Recall
Ford F-150 — 21V983000
NHTSA ID
21V983000
Make
Ford
Model
F-150
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2021-12-16
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Units Affected
57,591
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
21S53
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
Consequence
Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.