The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V414000·Announced 2022-06-10

Ford Recalls One 2021 F-150 for Unsecured Fuel Tank Strap

Ford is recalling one 2021 F-150 because the fuel tank front attachment may be missing, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.

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 (unsecured fuel tank) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. The recall addresses a potential manufacturing defect where the vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment, resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.

An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire. No specific injuries or incidents are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel tank strap bracket, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 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 — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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