Ford F-150 Gets Massive Recall for Brakes

Ford is having a rough week.

Imagine driving down the road in your newer Ford F-150 pickup truck and the emergency brake activates. Ford Motor Company is trying to head off potential brake failures such as this by recalling 187,000 Ford F-150 trucks.

According to the Associated Press, the rear wiring bundle can come in contact with the rear axle housing and become worn. This could cause either a warning light to come on, or - in the worst case scenario - the brake will activate while the vehicle is in motion.

Recalls on the Ford F-150 - the best selling truck in America - will begin going out in September says Ford Motor Company. The best thing to do is to take your F-150 to a dealership and have them inspect the wiring. If it's found worn or chafed, they'll know how to fix it.

You can read the full detailed report here from government safety regulators.

In another recall, five Ford models from 2023, including the Ford Escape, F250 SD, F350 SD, F450 SD, and F550 SD, had issues with issues the digital instrument panel cluster and are being recalled announced earlier this week. The 2014 - 2016 Ford Transit Connect is also being recalled due to door latch mechanisms which could cause the door to fly open while in motion.

Ford customer service number is (866) 436-7332.

Ford's stock fell about 4% upon the news of the recall on Friday morning.

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