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Yesterday | 08:17 AM

eagleflyer

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Fake hub replacement

I've seen a few comments about replacing the fixed hub on the passenger side but can't seem to find them. I want to change it out and thought there may be a "kit" for it, or do we just buy the components? My parts guy at Ford didn't even have a clue what I was talking about. Seems the people on the forums know so much more than the parts guys.

Yesterday | 08:37 AM

maxGasser

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According to other posts on here, you should be able to get that wicked fubar snafu fixed for free but I guess you need to talk to the service manager? Do you have a 2025 & original owner?

“Ford installed them for free to those with pre 2025's who complained, but yes, it was a silly move.“

Yesterday | 01:48 PM

Tsax6010

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From: NE Ohio

There are a few dedicated threads. This should only affect late 2023 and 2024 up until about Oct/November builds.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...m_content=post

You should be able to reference the SSM when talking to your dealer's service department. In the event they refuse, try a different dealer. The components required change based on the truck's build date - some still had the full vacuum line present, some had a partial vac line run, and some needed both vac line parts. The thread I linked includes part numbers.

Yesterday | 02:03 PM

JeepPuller

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From: Maryland

I bought my 2024 used and when they had me come in for the "trailer disconnected" software patch, I complained about the dummy hub. They said "No Problem" and they swapped it out. I had to go back a second time though so they could add the missing vacuum lines.

Good luck.