2017-2019 Ford F-250 SD, Ford F-350 SD and others recall: latch
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 4, 2019. It covers about 231,664 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 231,664
- reported
- Dec 4, 2019
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 2020
- related complaints
- 53
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V864000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-250 SD 2017-2019 201720182019
- Ford F-350 SD 2017-2019 201720182019
- Ford F-450 SD 2017-2019 201720182019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 19V864000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Ford F-250 SD, Ford F-350 SD and others latch?
Yes. Recall 19V864000, reported on December 4, 2019, covers about 231,664 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V864000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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