Ford recollects 870K F-150 pickups in US as a result of parking brakes can activate unexpectedly

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is recalling greater than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup vans within the U.S. as a result of the electrical parking brakes can activate unexpectedly.

The recall covers sure pickups from the 2021 by way of 2023 mannequin years with single exhaust programs. Ford’s F-Collection pickups are the top-selling automobiles within the U.S.

The corporate says in paperwork posted by authorities security regulators Friday {that a} rear wiring bundle can are available in contact with the rear axle housing. That may chafe the wiring and trigger a brief circuit, which may activate the parking brake with out motion from the driving force, growing the chance of a crash.

Drivers may even see a parking brake warning mild and a warning message on the dashboard.

Ford says in paperwork that it has 918 guarantee claims and three area experiences of wire chafing in North America. Of those, 299 indicated sudden parking brake activation, and 19 of those occurred whereas the vans had been being pushed.

The corporate says it does not know of any crashes or accidents brought on by the issue.

Sellers will examine the rear wiring harness. If protecting tape is worn by way of, the harness will likely be changed. If the tape is not worn, sellers will set up a protecting tie strap and tape wrap.

Homeowners will likely be notified by letter beginning Sept. 11.

Homeowners with questions can name Ford customer support at (866) 436-7332.