Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 20V-413 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 20V-413 covers 1,229 Ford vehicles for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V413000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.
The risk
Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12 vehicles were listed as unreachable.