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Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 870,701 Ford F-150 vehicles in the U.S. due to a possible wiring problem that could lead to the electric parking brake activating without warning.
Why has the Ford F-150 been recalled?
The recall states that the rear axle wiring harness bundle might come into contact with the rear axle housing, triggering the electric parking brake unexpectedly. Ford has documented 918 warranty claims in North America related to the wire harness being worn down from contact. Among these, 299 reports indicated unintended parking brake activation, with 19 incidents occurring while the vehicles were in motion, as reported by Reuters.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's safety recall report, drivers might notice a parking brake warning light or message on their instrument panel, signaling that their truck could be experiencing this issue.
Ford has stated that there are no known reports of accidents or injuries linked to this recall.
Which Ford F-150 models are impacted by the electric parking brake recall?
This recall specifically applies to Ford F-150 models with a single exhaust system, including:
2021 Ford F-150
2022 Ford F-150
2023 Ford F-150
To determine if your truck is included in the recall, you can call Ford’s toll-free number (1-866-436-7332) or reach out to a nearby Ford or Lincoln dealer. They can access detailed vehicle information through Ford’s On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database.
What steps should you take if your Ford vehicle is part of the recall?
Owners will receive mail notifications by September 15, 2023, instructing them to bring their trucks to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for a rear axle wiring harness inspection. If the abrasion tape covering the wire bundle is damaged, the harness will be replaced. If not, the dealer will add a protective tie strap and tape wrap. All services are free under the recall. If you incurred related expenses before May 2023, you may be eligible for reimbursement by notifying Ford before September 11, 2024.
Additional details about this recall can be found on the NHTSA website.
