DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> Ford Motor Company is recalling over 870,000 F-150 pickup trucks from 2021–2023 model years to fix a potentially malfunctioning parking brake.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describes a problem in which the rear axle wiring harness may come in contact with the rear axle housing. Over time, this contact could cause the tape and circuit insulation to wear down and expose the wiring underneath, leading to a short circuit. Owners may see a parking brake warning light illuminate, along with an instrument-panel message about a problem.
As of July 11, NHTSA had been informed of 918 reports about the wire chafing problem. Of these, 299 stated they experienced unwarranted parking brake activation, 19 of which happened while driving. There were no accidents or injuries reported related to the problem, which affects single-exhaust F-150 models built from January 2020 through February 2023. To remedy the issue, dealers will install a tie strap and tape wrap, and if needed will replace the harness.
Ford will send a notice of next steps to owners in September.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your car has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA recalls site or checktoprotect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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