The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V251000·Announced 2015-04-28

Ford Recalls 2015 F-150 Trucks for Missing Underbody Heat Shields

Ford is recalling 2015 F-150 vehicles manufactured in late January 2015 because loose or missing underbody heat shields can cause fuel line degradation and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (underbody heat shields) that can lead to fuel line degradation and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured between January 30, 2015, and January 31, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the underbody heat shields may be loose or missing.

A missing underbody heat shield can lead to the degradation or melting of fuel or vapor lines, which increases the risk of a fire. This structural issue involves the underbody shields and frame members.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners. Dealers will install any missing components as required, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
73

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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