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2021–2023 Ford F-150: Parking Brake recall

NHTSA campaign 23V509000 · 871K units potentially affected · filed Jul 21, 2023

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

Why it matters

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V509000
Manufacturer no.
23S35
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL
Units affected
870,701
Report received
Jul 21, 2023
Owner letters
Feb 12, 2024
Type
Vehicle

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