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VehicleDec 16, 202157,591 affected

Ford recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.

What could happen

Unexpected 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

Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V983000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 16, 2021
Owners notified
May 31, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
57,591
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Maker's own recall number
21S53

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.nhtsa.gov.

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the F stock page

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.