Ford Ecosport: Axle shaft

Date

Feb. 28, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Ecosport (2021, 2022)

Component

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Potentially affected

18648

What can happen

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 29, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25S12

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

EcoSport Halfshaft · Left Front Halfshaft · GN15-3B437-NA; EcoSport Halfshaft · Right Front Halfshaft · GN15-3B436-PA

Recall number

25V126000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.