The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V509000·Announced 2023-07-21

Ford Recalls 2021-2023 F-150 Trucks for Electric Parking Brake Wiring Defect

Ford is recalling 2021-2023 F-150 trucks with single exhaust systems because wiring damage can cause the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly while driving.

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 risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. The recall addresses a defect where contact between the rear axle housing and the wiring harness can cause damage to the harness.

This damage may cause the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. The company states that this unexpected activation increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a protective tie strap and tape wrap, and will replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 12, 2024. 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
870,701

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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