Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
NHTSA campaign 17V652000 · announced October 16, 2017 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,101,107 units affected
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
The risk
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Ford F-150
- 2016 Ford F-150
- 2017 Ford F-150
- 2017 Ford F-250 Sd
- 2017 Ford F-350 Sd
- 2017 Ford F-450 Sd
- 2017 Ford F-550 Sd
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.