Ford 2021 E-350 Recall: Brake and Fuel Pump Wiring Risk
Ford recalls 2021 E-350 vehicles with wiring harness damage that could cause engine stalls or loss of ABS braking. Free repairs to fix wiring and prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2021 E-350 trucks because a wiring harness in the rear may damage fuel pump and brake circuits, increasing crash risk. Owners must have their vehicles checked by a dealer for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80388-ford-2021-e-350-recall-brake-and-fuel-pump-wiring.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80388-ford-2021-e-350-recall-brake-and-fuel-pump-wiring · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V175000
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“Ford 2021 E-350 Recall: Brake and Fuel Pump Wiring Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80388-ford-2021-e-350-recall-brake-and-fuel-pump-wiring. Based on NHTSA recall #20V175000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V175000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiring harness can rub against the vehicle frame, damaging fuel pump and ABS circuits. This may cause engine stalls or loss of anti-lock braking, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Ford E-350 trucks are affected. Drivers with longer rear wiring harnesses are at higher risk of brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 E-350 has a wiring harness that rubs against the frame in the rear. The recall started May 18, 2020, and applies to all 2021 E-350 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection of your vehicle's wiring harness.
Get Wiring Inspection
Dealers will check for damage to the wiring harness and apply anti-abrasion tape if needed to prevent circuit damage.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V175000 — Ford 2021 E-350 Recall: Brake and Fuel Pump Wiring Risk Hello, I own a Ford 2021 E-350 Recall: Brake and Fuel Pump Wiring Risk that is covered by recall 20V175000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13. 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 #20V175000 (March 23, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.