Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.
What could happen
Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-650 Sd 2021
- Ford F-750 Sd 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V413000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 17, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,229
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- Maker's own recall number
- 20S36
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Aug 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Steering Jun 28, 2024
- Ford recall: Parking brake Feb 23, 2024
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 8, 2023
- Ford / Freightliner / International and more recall: Exterior lighting Mar 26, 2019
- Chevrolet / Ford / Freightliner and more recall: Exterior lighting Mar 26, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.