Ford water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the tailgate latch. Here is what owners need to know.
Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-864.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Ford F-250 |
| 2017–2019 | Ford F-350 |
| 2017–2019 | Ford F-450 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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