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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V155000·Announced 2021-03-10

Ford Recalls 15,769 Vehicles Due to Tire Curing Defect

Ford is recalling 15,769 vehicles equipped with Continental tires that may have been over-cured during production. This defect can cause sudden air loss or tread loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (tire integrity) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 15,769 vehicles, including 2018 F-150s, 2018-2020 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks, and 2019 Escapes. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Continental tires that may have been cured for too long during the tire production process.

Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation. These conditions can lead to tread or belt loss, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. 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 ESCAPE, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
15,769

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 (4)

  • ESCAPE
  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD
  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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