Ford (F) Recalls 112,965 F-150 Trucks Over Rear Axle Defect

Ford (F) has asked owners of F-150 pickups with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package to contact the dealership to get their vehicles tested for newly identified defects. Per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) website, the auto manufacturer is recalling 112,965 F-150 pickups due to a defect in the rear axle hub.Per NHTSA, defective axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rolling away in the absence of a parking brake or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash ...