Parking brake: electricalRecall 23V-509 · 2021–2023 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-509 covers 870,701 2021–2023 Ford F-150 for a parking brake: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V509000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
The risk
Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,380 vehicles were listed as unreachable.