NHTSA recall 08V165000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.
Why it matters: Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Ford E-350.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V165000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.