Looks like another axle bolt shear…

[Buyer2021]

Well was doing an oil change and tire rotation today on my 23 PB and I had the bolt on my passenger side sheared off. So add me to the the list of unfortunate people.

This is stunningly bad news - I believe the first 2023 model year bolt failure reported.

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[JJSnell]

It's already reaching a legendary status on the forums.
Mostly reported to affect a specific range of production dates.

I've already ordered two of these and I don't even have my truck yet.
Do we know the torque specs on these? I'm probably going to swap them as soon as Im able.

 

[{tpc}]

Which side does the bolt snap on? Or is there only a bolt on what side.

 

[kb2755]

Edit: clearly I didn’t read this thread close enough! Thanks for the info @Buyer2021

Bottom line - you have the 3/4-float axle that is the subject of this thread only and always if you have the Max Tow Package (but not any other tow package) on your Gen 14 F150. Note that the Max Tow Package is a required part of HDPP, too.

The above options are only found on F150 with 3.5EB, 5.0V8, or PB engines.

There is also a 9.75" semi-floating axle offered in certain other configurations, but that is not subject to this issue, it has no bolt in the end of the axle.

So, the easiest 'test' is to look for Max Tow Package or HDPP (heavy Duty Payload Package) on the window sticker of your F150 with 3.5EB, 5.0V8. or PB engine.

The next easiest test is to pull the center cap on a rear wheel and look - if you see a bolt-head in the center of the end of the axle your have the 3/4-float axle that is the subject of this thread. There is no bolt at all in the center of the end of any other Gen 14 F150 axle.

*Disclosure: a potentially stupid question and happy to be told so by others lol*

I’ve read through the thread and noticed all the affected trucks were 3.5/5.0/PB with max tow.

I was taking a look at my setup and noticed the 2.7 payload package has the 3.73 axle with 9.75” gears.

Is this the same axle as max tow? (I assume it isn’t, but the specs align) Wondering if this is something I need to keep an eye on or if I’m in the clear. I know 2.7 payload isn’t a super common option, which made me think maybe just a lack of data in others reporting.

 

[Buyer2021]

Is this the same axle as max tow?

NO

Yours is the "semi-floating" version of the 9.75" ring-gear axle, NOT the 3/4-float axle that is the subject of this thread. Pull a rear wheel or center cap, yours has no bolt visible in the center of the end of the rear axle shaft (the wheel mounting flange is cast integral with the axle shaft, it's all one piece).

 

[kb2755]

NO

Yours is the "semi-floating" version of the 9.75" ring-gear axle, NOT the 3/4-float axle that is the subject of this thread. Pull a rear wheel or center cap, yours has no bolt visible in the center of the end of the rear axle shaft (the wheel mounting flange is cast integral with the axle shaft, it's all one piece).

Thanks, posted too quickly and found your post from a few weeks ago shortly after!

 

[RossRR]

Well was doing an oil change and tire rotation today on my 23 PB and I had the bolt on my passenger side sheared off. So add me to the the list of unfortunate people.

This cannot possibly be the case because Ford's service bulletin doesn't identify any 2023 model vehicles...

 

[SumGuy]

Mine sheared off and popped off my wheel cap. Guess ford is going to spring the $13 for a new one.

question, safe to drive the truck with a sheared off bolt?

 

[UGADawg96]

Mine sheared off and popped off my wheel cap. Guess ford is going to spring the $13 for a new one.

question, safe to drive the truck with a sheared off bolt?

You have to decide for yourself, but many people have driven thousands of miles with it sheared off and so far, no records of negative impact from them doing so that I've seen posted here.

 

[SumGuy]

You have to decide for yourself, but many people have driven thousands of miles with it sheared off and so far, no records of negative impact from them doing so that I've seen posted here.

Is that because they all died?

 

[UGADawg96]

Is that because they all died?

I'm still here bro. At least I think I am. For some reason the kitchen cabinets are all open. Maybe someone can help me with that.

 

[UGADawg96]

If you haven't read the other thread, here you go. Many have driven significant miles before the repair and they are all fine, including me. But again, everyone's situation could be different.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/f150-powerboost-axle-bolt-sheared-off.10392/

 

[OddBall88]

Mine sheared off and popped off my wheel cap. Guess ford is going to spring the $13 for a new one.

question, safe to drive the truck with a sheared off bolt?

My dealer said ford had them replace the entire axle shaft cause of possible stretched threads from the bolt shearing. Only took a week for them to get a replacement shaft though.

 

[SumGuy]

My dealer said ford had them replace the entire axle shaft cause of possible stretched threads from the bolt shearing. Only took a week for them to get a replacement shaft though.

Ill have the dealer look into that.

loving this truck so far…

 

[b4hand]

Add me to the list. It's a 2021 Powerboost with Max Tow. Really sucks because I need my truck to tow my car this weekend and they're saying they can't even look at it for a week. Another event down the drain thanks to something breaking.

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