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SevereNHTSA·19V805000·Announced 2019-11-12

Ford Recalls 2019-2020 F-150 Trucks for Battery Cable Fastener Issue

Ford is recalling 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles because a battery cable fastener may loosen, potentially causing engine stalling, loss of braking or steering assist, or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical fastener) that can lead to loss of braking/steering assist, engine stalling, and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the electrical system. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen. This issue can affect vehicle systems, including instrument panel displays, braking, and steering assist, and may cause the engine to stall.

The potential consequences of this defect include inoperative vehicle systems or engine stalling, which can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts also increase crash risk. Additionally, the condition could create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive. Dealers will remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2019. 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
135,725

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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