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2018 FORD F-150 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #21V983000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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.
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Other FORD F-150 2018 Recalls

POWER TRAIN
4 recalls
ENGINE
3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other FORD F-150 Years

2027
3 recalls
2026
8 recalls
2025
14 recalls
2024
11 recalls
2023
13 recalls
2022
23 recalls
2021
29 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2017
18 recalls
2016
14 recalls
2015
14 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
2 recalls
2008
1 recall
2007
7 recalls
2006
14 recalls
2005
14 recalls
2004
16 recalls
2003
11 recalls
2002
10 recalls
2001
19 recalls
2000
17 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 FORD F-150 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH recall for the 2018 FORD F-150? (Campaign #21V983000)

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. 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. 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.