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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 increases 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 September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.
- 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 can loosen and rub against the aluminum driveshaft. Over time this contact can damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
A broken driveshaft can cause a sudden loss of drive power or, if it drops to the ground, a loss of vehicle control. Unintended movement while parked is also possible if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these situations increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as needed and properly reattach the underbody insulators. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 22S53), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 20212022 |
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