The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V090000·Announced 2021-02-18

Ford F-Series Trucks Recalled for Potential Windshield Detachment in Crashes

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150 and Super Duty trucks because the windshield may not be properly bonded, risking detachment in a crash. Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost.

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: This recall addresses a structural vehicle defect affecting a safety-critical component. Improper windshield bonding is a manufacturing defect that could cause the windshield to detach during a crash, increasing injury risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect is confirmed and poses a genuine safety risk in crash events.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks, including F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 models. The affected vehicles may have windshields that were not properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing. This defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 212, which governs windshield mounting.

If the windshield separates from the vehicle during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Ford dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost. The recall remedy began on April 16, 2021.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the windshield replacement. You can also reach the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Structural / Windshield
Hazard
Affected units
79,017

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 (5)

  • F-450 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD
  • F-150
  • F-550 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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