Washington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 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.
Additionally, the unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged.
Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall Information
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: Power Train, Structure
Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,698
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 | 2021-2022 |
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 31st, 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
