Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling 113,000 F-150 Model Years 2021-23 Trucks

Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor 4WD SuperCab: America’s Ultimate Play Toy Fullsize Truck

Highlight: The first generation Raptor retained approximately 88 percent of its value.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $64,100 (F-Series Base Model: $34,590)

Seating Capacity: 2 to 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a hill start assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; automatic headlights; a rearview camera with a dynamic hitch; a curve control system; and a daytime running light

The Truck Bed Comparison: Ford's Aluminum Vs Chevy's Steel

Since Ford's F-Series was the first in the lucrative truck segment to go all-aluminum, Chevy, the brand's crosstown competitor, whose truck are built out of steel, are asking customers to decide which is better: aluminum or steel? Check out the video and see what you think. Competition is heating up and just like in politics ... game is on!

Ford And Lincoln to Recall Over 1 Million Trucks for Possible Fuel Leaks

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

FORD / F-150 1997-2004

FORD / F-250 1997-1999

LINCOLN / BLACKWOOD 2002-2003

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr's Report Date: JUL 29, 2011

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Potential Number of Units Affected:1,100,000

Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWATER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy:

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21 Notes:

FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY

Ford Recalls 135,000 Trucks for Air Bag Light Malfunction

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
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FORD / F-150 2005-2006

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr's Report Date: FEB 21, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V107000 PE09046,EA10001

NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View)

Component: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL:
DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 135,000

Summary:

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AT THE NORFOLK ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.