EXTREME JERKING AND HESITATION. SOMETIMES 4WD IS UNUSABLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN 4WD. ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE BRAKE IS APPLIED WHEN USING 4WD. CALLED DEALER I PURCHASED FROM AND WAS TOLD IT WAS "NORMAL". HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IS NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS 9300 MILES ON IT. ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I TRIED TO USE THE 4W…
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EXTREME JERKING AND HESITATION. SOMETIMES 4WD IS UNUSABLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN 4WD. ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE BRAKE IS APPLIED WHEN USING 4WD. CALLED DEALER I PURCHASED FROM AND WAS TOLD IT WAS "NORMAL". HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IS NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS 9300 MILES ON IT. ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I TRIED TO USE THE 4WD.
NHTSA ODI #11396223
23,908 miles · Jan 19, 2021
Electrical SystemPower TrainUnknown Or Other
TODAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, A WRENCH-SHAPED INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON. FOLLOWING THIS, THE DISPLAY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE FRONT SENSOR AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. AFTERWARDS, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND JERK AROUND WHILE IDLING AT THE STOPLIGHT. THE RATE AT WHICH THE TRUCK COULD AC…
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TODAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, A WRENCH-SHAPED INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON. FOLLOWING THIS, THE DISPLAY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE FRONT SENSOR AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. AFTERWARDS, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND JERK AROUND WHILE IDLING AT THE STOPLIGHT. THE RATE AT WHICH THE TRUCK COULD ACCELERATE BEGAN TO DECREASE EVERY TIME I WOULD ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP (A STOPLIGHT FOR EXAMPLE). SHIFTS ALSO SEEMED VERY ROUGH. WHENEVER THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED, IT FELT LIKE SITTING IN A CHAIR ON A CONCRETE FLOOR WHILE SOMEBODY DROPPED DUMBBELLS ON THE GROUND.
NHTSA ODI #11388938
10,200 miles · Jan 15, 2021
Power Train
TRANSMISSION UP SHIFTS HARD DOWNSHIFTS HARD, SKIPS GEARS WHEN SHIFTING AND SLAMS INTO GEAR. TRUCK DOES NOT ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED.
NHTSA ODI #11388340
8,000 miles · Jan 14, 2021
Fuel/propulsion SystemPower TrainSteering
OUR BRAND NEW 2019 FORD F150 WAS HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. VERY ROUGH SHIFT FROM 5 TO 6TH ETC. CLUNKY. CALLED DEALER. WAS TOLD IT WOULD "EVEN OUT" DRIVING FROM TX TO GA IT ONLY GOT WORSE. DEALERSHIP IN GA SAYS IT WAS SHIPPED LOW OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. IT IS A CLOSED SYSTEM, SO THEY SAID IT HAD TO BE SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY LO…
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OUR BRAND NEW 2019 FORD F150 WAS HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. VERY ROUGH SHIFT FROM 5 TO 6TH ETC. CLUNKY. CALLED DEALER. WAS TOLD IT WOULD "EVEN OUT" DRIVING FROM TX TO GA IT ONLY GOT WORSE. DEALERSHIP IN GA SAYS IT WAS SHIPPED LOW OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. IT IS A CLOSED SYSTEM, SO THEY SAID IT HAD TO BE SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY LOW. WE DROVE 5500 MILES WITH A TRANSMISSION THAT WAS 2 QTS LOW AND GOT NO ERRORS, LIGHTS OR NOTIFICATIONS. WE PICKED UP THE TRUCK ON OCT 10, 2020. IT STILL FELT VERY CLUNKY, SO WE TRIED IN NOVEMBER AND EARLY DECEMBER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AGAIN. THEY COULD NOT GET A LOANER ETC. IT WAS NOT SERVICED A SECOND TIME AT THIS POINT. ON DEC 24TH AROUND, WE WERE DRIVING DOWN I 20 GOING ROUGHLY 70MPH. THANKFULLY, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. THE TRUCK BEGAN TO FEEL ROUGHER ON SHIFTING ( IT IS AN AUTOMATIC) SUDDENLY, THE TRUCK LUNGES LIKE WE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND IT SHIFTED FROM 10TH GEAR TO FIRST, HE KNEW TO PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE NEAREST EXIT AND DROVE HOME ABOUT 4 MILES VERY SLOWLY. BECAUSE IT WOULD JERK VERY HARD IF IT GOT TO 5TH GEAR AND TRIED TO GO TO 6. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO FORD WHO NOW SAY IT IS TOO FULL ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE WOULD HAVE CRASHED IF I WERE DRIVING. THE SUDDEN STOP AND SUDDEN GEAR CHANGE ONLY MAGNIFIED THE PROBLEMS WE WERE HAVING ALREADY WITH THE TRUCK. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.
NHTSA ODI #11388210
16 miles · Jan 9, 2021
Power Train
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AND WENT TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE WHILE I HAD SPACE IN THE PASSING LANE. AS THE TRUCK SLOWED FORM 73- 60 MPH, I GOT INTO THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED FROM 10TH/9TH GEAR TO 5TH. THE TRUCK SHUTTERED AND SLAMMED INTO GEAR, ALMOST SOUNDING AS IF A SEMI HAD REAR ENDED MY TRU…
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I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AND WENT TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE WHILE I HAD SPACE IN THE PASSING LANE. AS THE TRUCK SLOWED FORM 73- 60 MPH, I GOT INTO THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED FROM 10TH/9TH GEAR TO 5TH. THE TRUCK SHUTTERED AND SLAMMED INTO GEAR, ALMOST SOUNDING AS IF A SEMI HAD REAR ENDED MY TRUCK. I HAD LOST ALL POWER TO THE POWER TRAIN AND HAD A WARNING LIGHT COME ON THE DASHBOARD. I HAVE EXPERIENCED RANDOM TIMES AND THE LAST TIME WAS DOWN RIGHT SCARY... TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE ALREADY RESET THE TRANSMISSION TO "RE-LEARN" DRIVING ONCE. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT 5K AND 16K MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11387303
100 miles · Dec 18, 2020
Power Train
VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE CABIN BETWEEN 54-60MPH AS WE LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. BROUGHT IT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE TRUCK WITH ME AND AGREED THAT "THERE WAS DEFIANTLY AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED" . SO I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO DROP THE TRUCK OFF. I DROPPED THE TRUCK OFF…
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VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE CABIN BETWEEN 54-60MPH AS WE LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. BROUGHT IT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE TRUCK WITH ME AND AGREED THAT "THERE WAS DEFIANTLY AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED" . SO I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO DROP THE TRUCK OFF. I DROPPED THE TRUCK OFF THE FOLLOWING WEEK. I GOT A CALL FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER (SAME ONE THAT DROVE THE TRUCK) AND HE ASKED IF THERE WAS A LEVEL KIT INSTALLED SINCE HE DROVE THE TRUCK LAST WEEK. I REPLIED YES, BUT THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION! HE THEN STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT LOOK AT THIS AS A WARRANTY ISSUE ANYMORE AND WOULD CHARGE ME (EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM OCCURRED 100' AFTER I LEFT THE PARKING LOT WITH MY BRAND NEW TRUCK AND THE FACT THAT HE DROVE IT AND AGREED THERE IS DEFIANTLY AN ISSUE (THAT DAY!) I LEFT AND WON'T BE BACK. LONG STORY AS SHORT, I LOOKED DEEP INTO THIS AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF TRUCKS WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE (2015-2020) AND NO FIX FROM FORD YET: ROAD FORCE BALANCE TIRES, NO. RE-BALANCE DRIVESHAFT, NO. REPLACE REAR AXLE, NO. REPLACE DRIVESHAFT, NO. REPLACE ALL RIMS, NO. WHEEL BEARINGS, NO. BRAKE COMPONENTS, NO. REAR DIFF RING, NO. DRIVESHAFT CARRIER, NO. REAR DIFF SHIMS, NO. 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT, NO. U-JOINTS, NO. REPLACE ALL TIRES, NO. REPLACE REAR SHOCKS, NO. PINON ANGLE, NO. FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS, NO. FRONT DIFF, NO. SHIM PINION GEAR, NO. TORQUE CONVERTOR, NO. TRANS VALVE BODY, NO. RING & PINION GEARS, NO. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE 2015. NO RECALL. NO TSB. LAUGHABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11384071
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2020
Power Train
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND SHIFTING FROM 3-4 OR DOWNSHIFTING FROM 5-4 THERE CAN BE A SIGNIFICANT JERKINESS OR SHUDDER. ALSO, OCCASIONALLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM 10 TO A LOWER GEAR THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT JERK. WE HAVE AT TIMES THOUGHT WE WERE REAR ENDED AS THE TRUCK REALLY LURCHED. THESE EVENTS HAPPEN SPORADICALLY. THE…
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
NHTSA ODI #11378487
6,370 miles · Nov 13, 2020
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. I WAS WAITING IN LINE OF TRAFFIC FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. MOTOR STOPS, LIGHTS GO OUT. PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED TO RESTART, WOULD NOT START UNTIL AFTER 3 - 4 MINUTES.
NHTSA ODI #11374595
30,736 miles · Oct 20, 2020
Power Train
TRANSMISSION HAS ISSUES WITH HARD SHIFTS FROM THE 3-4 AND THE 4-5 UP SHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LURCH FORWARD INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE ISSUE HAS ALSO CAUSED TIMES WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS UNABLE TO FIND A GEAR AND IT WOULD LOSE POWER UNTIL IT CHOSE ONE AND JERKED THE WHOLE TRUCK FORWARD.
NHTSA ODI #11365333
2,000 miles · Oct 7, 2020
Power Train
UPON STARTING THE DRIVE SHAFT IS BEING TWISTED, CAUSING A LOUD CRACK\BANG FROM THE JOINTS. THIS NOISE\COMPLAINT IS CONSISTENT WITH NUMEROUS TSB'S AND ILLINOIS CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT CONCERNING THESE DEFECTIVE 10 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS. FURTHER, BOTH AT A STOP, SHIFTING FWD.\REV. AND OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS (MANEUVERING IN PARKING …
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UPON STARTING THE DRIVE SHAFT IS BEING TWISTED, CAUSING A LOUD CRACK\BANG FROM THE JOINTS. THIS NOISE\COMPLAINT IS CONSISTENT WITH NUMEROUS TSB'S AND ILLINOIS CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT CONCERNING THESE DEFECTIVE 10 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS. FURTHER, BOTH AT A STOP, SHIFTING FWD.\REV. AND OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS (MANEUVERING IN PARKING LOTS) THERE IS A DEFINITE CLUNK IN THE REAR END AS YOU ACCELERATE \ DECELERATE; THIS COMING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL YOKE\JOINT. THIS PROBLEM HAS\IS OCCURRING SINCE PURCHASE, 03\2020 AND IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. AS OF 10\07\2020 THE TRUCK HAS 10,000 MILES.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
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Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
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Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Equipment:electrical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE23001 · Windshield Trim Molding Item Detachment
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Feb 8, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring the driver of the following vehicle to take evasive action. It is noteworthy that motorists who experience this type of road hazard are less likely to accurately identify the subject vehicle the item detached from and report the event to the NHTSA. In its April 17, 2023 response to ODI’s information request, Ford provided 175 consumer complaints (including field reports) and 14,162 warranty claims related to A-pillar trim panel detachment. Ford relayed that the subject vehicles utilize a plastic A-pillar bracket, which is bolted to the vehicle structure during assembly. The A-pillar trim panel is attached to the bracket utilizing 7 plastic clips. Contributory factors which have been identified by Ford as leading to the subject defect include incomplete installation at the assembly plant, inadequate part stack up, damage to fasteners during installation, and failure to follow proper repair procedure during windshield replacements or other services. On January 19, 2024, Ford filed safety recall 24V-031 for MY 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles to address the subject defect. In the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Ford identified that a detached A-pillar trim panel can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall remedy includes an inspection of the existing A-pillar trim panel and, if necessary, the replacement of the component. The remedy A-pillar trim panels will be installed with an additional adhesive for robustness and utilize an inspection procedure to ensure full engagement of all the retention clips during installation. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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