The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V983000·Announced 2021-12-16

Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Trucks for Tailgate Latch Defect

Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks because tailgate latches may open unexpectedly while driving, creating a road hazard.

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 structural vehicle defect (tailgate latches) that creates a risk of harm (crash) due to cargo falling out, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with manual or power release tailgates. The recall addresses a defect where the tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.

This defect poses a safety risk because an unexpectedly opening tailgate may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed. Falling cargo can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. 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 — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
57,591

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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