2018 Ford F-150 recall: latch
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 16, 2021. It covers about 57,591 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 57,591
- reported
- Dec 16, 2021
- owners notified
- May 31, 2022
- related complaints
- 57
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V983000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 57 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 21V983000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford F-150 latch?
Yes. Recall 21V983000, reported on December 16, 2021, covers about 57,591 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V983000?
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.
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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