Ford has issued a recall for more than 6400 F-150 vehicles in Australia, for all variants built between 2023 and 2025.

The recall stems from a manufacturing defect that may cause the rear wheel hub bolts to loosen or break. Over time, this can damage the axle and hub splines, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling while in park or losing motive power on the road.

While the problem will not cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle, Ford warns the risks are still significant. Unexpected vehicle movement or a sudden loss of drive could increase the chance of an accident, leading to injury or death to occupants, bystanders or other road users.

Ford Motor Company Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles and request they schedule an appointment with a dealer. Inspections and repairs will be completed free of charge.

In Australia, the Ford F-150 is offered in XLT and Lariat grades, each available with short-wheelbase (SWB) or long-wheelbase (LWB) body styles. All variants are powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. 

The US-built dual-cab ute is converted to right-hand drive locally before sale, is rated to tow up to 4.5 tonnes braked, and offers a payload capacity of just over 700kg, depending on variant. 

Pricing starts from around $106,950 before on-road costs for the entry-level XLT, with the higher-spec Lariat positioned at the top of the range.

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