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VehicleDec 4, 2019231,664 affected

Ford recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

What could happen

Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V864000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 4, 2019
Owners notified
Jan 22, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
231,664
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Oct 8, 2015 to Nov 3, 2019
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Maker's own recall number
19S48

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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