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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.
- 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
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft. Over time this contact can damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. A fractured driveshaft can lead to a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Unintended movement while parked is also possible if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, repair it as necessary, and properly reattach the underbody insulators, all free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and if your truck is affected, contact an authorized Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 21S56.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 20212022 |
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