Tailgate: latchRecall 21V-983 · 2018 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 21V-983 covers 57,591 2018 Ford F-150 for a tailgate: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V983000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,201 vehicles were listed as unreachable.