Ford F-150 recalled | CarExpert

Ford is recalling eachF-150 pickup truck it has offered in Australia, as a result of potential for autos to lose energy, or transfer whereas parked.

“Attributable to a producing defect, the rear wheel hub bolts might turn into unfastened or break inflicting harm to the wheel axle and axle hub splines over time,” Ford Australia says in its recall discover.

“This might consequence within the car shifting while engaged in park place or a lack of motive energy.

“Be aware: A damaged wheel hub bolt is not going to lead to wheel separation.

“A lack of motive energy while driving and/or the car’s motion while within the park place may improve the danger of an accident inflicting harm or demise to car occupants, bystanders and different highway customers.”

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• A complete of 6413 autos produced between 2023 and 2025 are affected
• The Automobile Identification Quantity (VIN) checklist is hooked up right here
• The unique recall discover is hooked up right here

Notably, that’s greater than the variety of F-150s offered by Ford since late 2023, as a result of it contains all autos nonetheless in Ford Australia’s possession, comparable to these going by way of the right-hand drive conversion course of, autos in seller inventory, and a few future mannequin yr autos within the nation for improvement functions.

Should you personal an affected car, you’ll must schedule an appointment with a Ford Australia dealership to have a free inspection and rectification carried out.

You probably have any additional questions, you’ll be able to contact Ford Australia on 13 36 73.

The recall comes as Ford Australia not too long ago confirmed the F-150 was on a stop-sale order, with out confirming simply what the stop-sale was for.

It’s additionally the newest in a sequence of recollects for the full-size American pickup, which is remanufactured in right-hand drive domestically by RMA Automotive.