Vehicle Recalls
The latest US vehicle safety recalls explained in plain language — what's defective, which model years are affected, and how owners can get the repair done at no cost.
2015-2016 Ford F-150 Block Heater Fire Risk Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2015-2016 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters. The heater's incorrect location can damage its cable, leading to a resistive short and increasing the risk of fire. Owners will receive a free inspection and repair.
2020-2021 Ford F-150 / Expedition Windshield Wiper Recall
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 22V250000) for certain 2020-2021 F-150 and Expedition models, along with other vehicles, because the windshield wiper arms may break. This can cause the wipers to fail, significantly reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will receive…
2025 Ford F-150 Instrument Panel Cluster Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 25V540000) for certain 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles due to a potential failure of the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) at startup. This issue can prevent critical information, like vehicle speed and warning lights, from displaying.
2021 Ford F-150 Transmission Shifts to Neutral Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) that may falsely activate, causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. This can result in a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. The remedy involves a…
2021 Ford F-150 Windshield Wiper Motor Recall
Ford has recalled certain 2021 F-150 vehicles because the front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, leading to wiper failure. This issue can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the affected wiper motor at no cost.
2023-2025 Ford F-150 Axle Hub Bolt Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 25V512000, Ford Recall: 25S82) for certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package. The recall addresses a potential issue with the rear axle hub bolt, which may fatigue and break, leading to a risk of vehicle…
2025 Ford F-150 Electronic Brake Booster Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles due to a potential malfunction in the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module. This issue can lead to an unexpected loss of power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford F-150 Rearview Camera Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 22V252000, Ford's number: 20C19) for certain 2019 Ford F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. The recall addresses a poor electrical connection that can cause the rearview camera to intermittently display a blank or distorted…
2025 Ford F-150 Engine Stall Recall
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks because contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or pull out Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, leading to an engine stall. This recall, identified as 25V398000, addresses a safety risk.
2021 Ford F-150 Steering Gear Recall 21V407000
Ford has issued a critical "DO NOT DRIVE" recall (NHTSA ID 21V407000, Ford 21S28) for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to internal steering gear damage. This defect can cause difficulty steering or the inability to rotate the steering wheel, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Ford F-150 Steering Gear Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2024 F-150 vehicles due to a steering gear assembly defect. An incorrect rack can cause the gears to fracture, potentially leading to a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge.
2021-2023 Ford F-150 Rear Axle Hub Bolt Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package. The recall addresses a rear axle hub bolt that may fatigue and break, potentially leading to a vehicle rollaway or loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
2023 Ford F-150 Steering Wheel Clock Spring Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2023 F-150 vehicles concerning a potentially faulty steering wheel clock spring. This defect can lead to a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal airbag, preventing it from deploying in a crash and increasing injury risk.
2025 Ford F-150 Steering Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2025 F-150 vehicles concerning the lower intermediate shaft fasteners. If these fasteners are improperly attached, the shaft could come loose or detach, potentially causing a loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
2021 Ford F-150 Driveshaft Recall 21V381000
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 21V381000) for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to improperly assembled two-piece driveshafts. This defect can cause driveshaft separation, leading to a sudden loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and…
2025 Ford F-150 Air Bag Warning Label Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2025 F-150 vehicles because the air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. This non-compliance with safety standards could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners will be mailed the necessary warning labels free of charge.
2021-2023 Ford F-150 Electric Parking Brake Recall
Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall for certain 2021-2023 F-150 trucks equipped with a single exhaust system. The recall addresses a potential issue where contact with the rear axle housing could damage the wiring harness, leading to unexpected activation of the electric parking brake.
2021 Ford F-150 Front Seatbelt Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab trucks concerning front seatbelt webbing that may be incorrectly routed. This defect can compromise occupant restraint during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Owners are advised to perform a self-inspection and follow specific safety…
2023 Ford F-150 Front Axle Pinion Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been properly heat-treated, leading to potential fracture, loss of 4-wheel drive, and front wheel lock-up, which increases the risk of a crash. Repairs will be performed…
2023 Ford F-150 Airbag Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The passenger-side instrument panel top cover may interfere with airbag deployment, failing to meet safety standards and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Owners will be notified for a free repair.
2021 Ford F-150 Brake Booster Recall 21V533000
Ford has issued a safety recall (NHTSA ID: 21V533000, Ford Recall: 21S33) for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, leading to reduced braking performance and an increased risk of a crash. Owners will be notified and…
2021 Ford F-150 / Expedition Side Impact Airbag Recall
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 21V805000) for certain 2021 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may be damaged, potentially preventing the side impact airbags from deploying correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
