The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V013000·Announced 2022-01-14

2021 Ford Diesel Trucks Fuel Filter Cap Defect Fire Risk

Ford is recalling certain 2021 diesel trucks due to a void in the secondary fuel filter cap that may leak fuel, posing a fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the diesel fuel system with a documented risk of fire or injury from fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric criterion, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard remains theoretical, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty trucks (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600) and Medium Duty trucks (F-650 and F-750) equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. The vehicles have a secondary fuel filter cap that may contain a small void in its top-center area.

This void may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire or injury.

Approximately 19,697 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners of affected vehicles were notified by mail beginning January 28, 2022.

Ford dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about this recall (Ford recall number 22S01). 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-650, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Diesel Engine / Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
19,697

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 (7)

  • F-550 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-650
  • F-250 SD
  • F-750
  • F-350 SD
  • F-600 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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