CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 Ford F-150 trucks with manual or power release tailgates have tailgate latches that may unlatch unexpectedly while the truck is being driven. An unexpectedly opened tailgate can let cargo that is not secured fall out of the truck bed onto the road.
Fallen cargo can become a road hazard for you and other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own a 2018 F-150 with this tailgate, check that the tailgate is fully latched before driving and avoid carrying loose items that could fall out. Ford will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches at no cost at an authorized Ford dealer. Ford mailed owner notification letters on May 31, 2022, and an interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 21S53), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2018 |
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