Ford Motor Company: Tires
Ford Motor Company reported this defect to federal regulators on Mar 10, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 15,769. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
The risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
8 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-250 SD | 269 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Ford F-350 SD | 189 | 16 | 3 | 7 |
| 2019 Ford Escape | 599 | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 SD | 1,165 | 12 | 11 | 16 |
| 2019 Ford F-350 SD | 467 | 12 | 6 | 9 |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 2,327 | 19 | 33 | 64 |
| 2018 Ford F-250 SD | 400 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 SD | 205 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 21V155000.
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