FORD F-150 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V983000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-05-31 | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-03 - 2017-09-17
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S53
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57591
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
