Ford Expedition, F-150; Lincoln Navigator (2023): Power train
Recall 23V128000 · Feb 24, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
240
vehicles affected
240
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V128000
- Date
- Feb 24, 2023
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 240
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
What can happen
A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V128000?
3 models: Ford Expedition (2023), Ford F-150 (2023), Lincoln Navigator (2023), about 240 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V128000?
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this.
What can happen?
A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.