Ford is recalling certain 2018 F-150 trucks with manual and power tailgates that may unlatch while driving, risking cargo falling out and causing crashes.
Unexpected 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 is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks with manual or power tailgates that may unlatch unexpectedly while driving. This could cause cargo to fall out of the truck bed, becoming a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224846-ford-2018-f-150-tailgate-latches-may-unlatch-unexpectedly.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224846-ford-2018-f-150-tailgate-latches-may-unlatch-unexpectedly · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V983000
“Ford 2018 F-150 Tailgate Latches May Unlatch Unexpectedly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224846-ford-2018-f-150-tailgate-latches-may-unlatch-unexpectedly. Based on NHTSA recall 21V983000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V983000).
The tailgate latches can unexpectedly unlock while the truck is moving. This may cause cargo to fall out of the truck bed, creating a road hazard that could lead to a crash.
Owners of 2018 Ford F-150 trucks with manual or power release tailgates are affected. Drivers who carry cargo in the truck bed face the highest risk.
Check if your 2018 F-150 has manual or power release tailgates. The recall was issued for vehicles mailed with notification letters in May 2022.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement for the tailgate latches.
Dealers will replace the left and right tailgate latches free of charge.
Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving, causing cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard.
Your 2018 F-150 has manual or power release tailgates. Notification letters were mailed in May 2022.
Dealers will replace the tailgate latches free of charge. Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V983000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V983000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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