The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V533000·Announced 2021-07-15

Ford Recalls 2021 F-150 Trucks for Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Ford is recalling 2021 F-150 vehicles because brake fluid may leak into the electronic control unit, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

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 in the braking system that could result in reduced braking performance and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the electronic brake booster. The component may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 2021 model year F-150 vehicles manufactured by Ford.

Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 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 F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
56

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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