Did anyone else get the recall letter?

[CareerFiremanGuy]

The "rear axle bolt" is not a "drive line bolt."

The recall notice is for a reflash of the electronic e-brake, so that if the rear axle bolt shears and you put it into park the vehicle will not roll away.

You had reported on another thread of hard transmission downshifting which led to a possible CV/U joint break.

That is different from the extremely rare rear axle bolt shear that some people are reporting.

 

[GTB1]

apparently the fix is that the electronic parking break engages every time you put it into park. really?

 

[TheHypnoToad]

apparently the fix is that the electronic parking break engages every time you put it into park. really?

Until you break the bolt, then it is unclear if you just get a new stronger bolt for your “one time replacement“ along with fixing anything else that broke when the bolt let go or something else. It will be interesting to see what Ford does when it happens.

 

[MrBigglesworrth]

I got one. Already did the software update. Already replaced my 3 bolt cross member. Disappointed in Ford's response.

Do you have the the necessary part numbers for the 4 bolt?

 

[StellaST]

Wow. That is terrible!

 

[Cruising68]

Do you have the the necessary part numbers for the 4 bolt?

The one I purchased was MB5Z-5035-E . It came with the two isolators for the two bolts. My diff cover had two bolt holes. I did buy some bolts for the subframe but don't remember the part numbers.

 

[MrBigglesworrth]

The one I purchased was MB5Z-5035-E . It came with the two isolators for the two bolts. My diff cover had two bolt holes. I did buy some bolts for the subframe but don't remember the part numbers.

Awesome. Thanks for the response!

 

[JR01]

So I finally got the car back they replace the complete rear end. I think the invoice was about $10,000 and took about three months. Glad to have the car back.

 

[Dale5403]

So I finally got the car back they replace the complete rear end. I think the invoice was about $10,000 and took about three months. Glad to have the car back.

Try telling that to CareerFireman who thinking it's not a big deal. Glad to hear you got it back. And if you can post a picture of the invoice. Thanks.

 

[Mikes 22St]

So I finally got the car back they replace the complete rear end. I think the invoice was about $10,000 and took about three months. Glad to have the car back.

Wow, 3 months to fix that !! what bullshit .. Did they give you a car to use while it just sat at the dealer ?? This is a bunch of shit ,they cant get parts for months ?? why is that ? That makes no sence.. So what is it a covid thing and thats why they have no spare parts ....