NHTSA : 21V983000

Campaign Details

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.