CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
- Risk
- A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain doors may have a bent or kinked actuation cable, or the door latch may freeze after water enters it. In either case, a door can open while driving even though it appears closed.
A door that opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. Owners should not ignore this recall, and should check whether their truck is affected.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the door latch actuation cables will be inspected and repaired if necessary, and water shields will be installed over the door latches. Ford will notify owners directly, or you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 SD | 2017 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2017 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2017 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2017 |