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Ford F-150: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Ford F-150 · 2018 — about 58K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational