The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V903000·Announced 2019-12-18

Ford Recalls 2020 F-150 Trucks Due to Damaged Spare Tires

Ford is recalling 2020 F-150 trucks because the 17-inch spare tire may be damaged, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the tire free of charge.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire detachment/loss of pressure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The recall addresses a defect where the spare tire could have been damaged during installation on the rim.

This damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 13, 2020.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire free of charge. 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 — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
33

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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