Vehicle recall 23V509000 · July 21, 2023
2021-2023 Ford F-150
Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V509000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23S35
- Owner notification
- February 12, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 870,701
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Electrical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-150 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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