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HighNHTSA·20V691000·Announced 2020-10-11

2021 Ford F-650 and F-750 Transmission Cooling Line Fire Risk Recall

Ford is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles because the transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, potentially causing a transmission fluid leak that could lead to an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

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: This is scored as High per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported. The potential consequence—engine compartment fire—is significant, but the source text does not report any actual fires, injuries, or property damage.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, potentially causing a transmission fluid leak.

If the cooler line contacts the pulley and is damaged, transmission fluid may leak from the system. Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, and will replace any damaged lines at no cost. The remedy began December 21, 2020.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA campaign number is 20V691000, and Ford's recall number is 20S66.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FORD F-650
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Transmission Cooling System
Hazard
  • fire
  • transmission-fluid-leak
Affected units
225

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 (2)

  • F-650
  • F-750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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