Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 3, 2021
Ford F-250 SD (2020) Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control
Ford is recalling certain 2020 F-250 SD vehicles with Continental tires that may have been over-cured, risking sudden air loss or tread/belt loss leading to loss of vehicle control.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2020 F-250 SD trucks with Continental tires that could have been over-cured during production. This may cause sudden air loss or tread/belt separation, increasing crash risk. Owners should have tires inspected and replaced if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79491-ford-f-250-sd-2020-tires-risk-of-sudden-air.
“Ford F-250 SD (2020) Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79491-ford-f-250-sd-2020-tires-risk-of-sudden-air. Based on NHTSA recall #21V155000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V155000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires due to over-cured tires that may cause sudden air loss or belt separation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on October 3, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Ford F-150, 2018
Ford F-250 SD, 2018-2020
Ford F-350 SD, 2018-2020
Ford Escape, 2019
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Recent recalls include a 2026-10-22 Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall for roof section detachment risk, a 2026-10-06 Ford F-450 SD Recall for an inaccurate speedometer crash risk, and a 2026-10-06 Ford F-150 Recall for improperly secured front seats. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2025 Tires: Underinflated Risk of Crash (2026-08-13), Aston Martin 2025-2026 DBX Tires: Underinflated Risk (2026-03-25), and Forest River 2026 Entrada Tires: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2026-04-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Ford F-250 SD trucks with Continental tires. The recall covers vehicles where tires were cured for too long during manufacturing.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get tire inspection and replacement if needed.
Have Tires Inspected
Dealers will inspect tires and replace them as necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V155000 — Ford F-250 SD (2020) Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control
Hello,
I own a Ford F-250 SD (2020) Tires: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control that is covered by recall 21V155000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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