2021-2023 Ford F-150 Recall
A mounting bracket fastener holding the high-capacity fuel tank can loosen or corrode prematurely, causing the fuel tank to sag, rub against the driveshaft, or leak fuel under acceleration.
Can You Drive This Vehicle Safely?
Physical Symptoms to Watch For
- Persistent raw gasoline smell near rear left wheel arch
- Rattling or metallic scraping noise during low-speed deceleration
- Fuel gauge dropping unexpectedly quickly without fuel efficiency changes
Associated OBD2 Trouble Codes (DTC)
- P0440 (Evap System General)
- P0442 (Small Evap Leak)
- P0455 (Gross Evap Leak)
Dealership Parts Backordered? Generate a Formal Loaner Car Request
Federal safety campaigns obligate manufacturers to address hazardous defects in a timely manner. If your authorized dealer claims parts are backordered, use this free generator to produce a formal written demand citing corporate rental allocation policies and safety risk protocols.
Already Paid for This Repair Before the Recall?
Under federal regulation 49 CFR Part 573.13, vehicle owners who paid for prior repairs to correct this defect are entitled to a 100% refund from Ford.
- Itemized original repair receipt from ASE-certified shop
- Proof of payment (credit card slip or cancelled check)
- Diagnostic report indicating replacement of fuel tank strap or heat shield repair
Has Your Ford F-150 Been Grounded or Delayed 30+ Days?
Under federal law (Magnuson-Moss) and state Lemon Law statutes, if a manufacturer cannot repair a safety defect within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 cumulative days out of service), owners may be legally entitled to a full vehicle buyback, cash compensation, or replacement.