Unintended movement, another punch in the gut for quality. Its only Monday and we have our first recall. Not sure if the SUPER name fits the performance. 9/12 Motor Safety Org reports:
Ford (NYSE: F) has announced a recall for 27,604 Ford Super Duty F-350 pickups due to the risk of the vehicles stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall includes the following vehicles:
2020 Ford F-350 SD
2021 Ford F-350 SD
Recall summary
The driveshaft is what transmits power from a car’s engine to the vehicle’s wheels and keeps the vehicle moving and axles are shafts that deliver power to the wheels and rotate with them. Due to a supplier error, the drive shafts in the recalled vehicles may separate from the rear axles, resulting in the vehicle stalling or “unintended movement” while it is stopped.
Risks
A driveshaft that disconnects can lead to a loss of power while driving, increasing the risk that the car may be hit from behind. Unintended movement may result in the car hitting people or property behind it. Both of these increase the risk of an injury to the car occupants and people around them.
Warning signs
The driver may experience vibration and/or shaking while driving at highway speeds or shuddering upon acceleration.