FORD F-150 (2018) recall — Suspension
Tenneco Automotive recalls certain MOOG K500359 ball joints for 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. Improper installation may cause ball joint failure, increasing crash risk. Free replacement offered.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tenneco Automotive is recalling specific ball joints for 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. These ball joints may be improperly installed, leading to potential failure that could increase crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for free inspection and replacement if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224848-ford-f-150-2018-suspension-recall-ball-joint-breakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224848-ford-f-150-2018-suspension-recall-ball-joint-breakage-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21E027000
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“Ford F-150 2018 Suspension Recall: Ball Joint Breakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224848-ford-f-150-2018-suspension-recall-ball-joint-breakage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21E027000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21E027000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and missing alignment hole and installation warning tag. This can lead to improper installation, causing the ball joint to break and compromising front wheel control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks with the specific MOOG K500359 ball joints are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with improperly installed ball joints face increased crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the MOOG K500359 ball joint model number on your 2015-2018 Ford F-150 truck. The ball joint may show signs of misaligned dust boot or missing alignment hole and warning tag.
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Tenneco Automotive- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect your ball joint and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Check for Owner Letter
You should have received an owner letter by May 5, 2021 from Tenneco Automotive.
What NHTSA says to do
DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
Questions people ask
Why is this ball joint being recalled?
The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which can lead to improper installation and potential failure.
How do I know if my ball joint is affected?
Check for the MOOG K500359 model number on your 2015-2018 Ford F-150 truck. The ball joint may show signs of misaligned dust boot or missing alignment hole and warning tag.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall was notified to owners by May 5, 2021, but dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint at no cost as needed.
Contact Tenneco Automotive
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tenneco Automotive to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21E027000 — Tenneco Automotive Tenneco Automotive Hello, I own a Tenneco Automotive that is covered by recall 21E027000 from Tenneco Automotive. The official recall notice states: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21E027000 (December 4, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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