2018
This problem appears in the reviewed records for this model year.
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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch recall: Ford F-150 years in the records
Official record for model year 2018. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.
Years we reviewed
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“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.”