May 26, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V379000
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V379000
Manufacturer Ford
Motor Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 29,607
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Remedy
Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23C18.
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.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
49 CFR Part 573 – DEFECT INFORMATION
REPORT 23C18 – CERTAIN 2019-2023 FORD BRONCO SUPER DUTY and RANGER VEHICLES – INCORRECT PAYLOAD
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
January – February 2023
On January 10, 2023, Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) opened an investigation regarding weight data provided on vehicle certification and TREAD labels for certain Ranger vehicles. During an annual vehicle audit in June 2022, Ford engineers in Australia reviewed the payload capacities for certain configurations of the North American Ranger. Dealer installed or modification center (“mod-center”) installed options (e.g. Auxiliary Lights, Pickup Box Extender, Splash Guards, Toolbox, Bedliners, etc.) were not included in the payload calculation. The
CCRG analyzed Ranger production records for MY ‘22-’23 Ranger vehicles and then included production records going back to the start of production to identify the vehicles equipped with these options. The options weight values were then recalculated for each potentially affected vehicle. The updated mass properties values were then compared to the payload capacities printed on each unit’s TREAD label to determine the potential change for each affected vehicle. This study found that payload values may be overstated by 1 – 156 pounds on certain units, depending on the option content.
On February 13, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notified Ford that the 2023 model year Bronco they were evaluating for compliance to FMVSS 110 had a weight loading issue. In response, Ford’s Automotive Safety Office (ASO) opened an investigation to determine the cause of the weight discrepancy. This investigation discovered that NHTSA’s Bronco weighed eleven (11) pounds heavier than Ford’s internal system estimated, and, as such, the GVWR was slightly understated.
March – April 2023
Ford’s CCRG engaged with NHTSA to understand why the MY 2023 Bronco NHTSA tested weighed heavier than expected. On March 27, 2023, a team from Ford went to NHTSA’s test facility to evaluate the vehicle in question. The Ford teams confirmed that the test facilities’ weight results were valid as no build deviations or unexpected vehicle optional content were identified on the MY 2023 Bronco NHTSA tested.
To better understand current production vehicle-to-vehicle variability, Ford’s engineering teams weighed additional Bronco vehicles at the plant and collected historic weight audit data from all Ford plants that produce FMVSS certified vehicles. This weight audit data showed that due to production vehicle-to-vehicle variability, some vehicles may exceed their estimated curb weight.
The CCRG investigation assessed potential risk for various cross vehicle attributes (e.g. Crash Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, Brakes, etc.) should a vehicle be loaded to the payload capacity indicated on its TREAD label. Based on the analysis, the impacted vehicles can safely carry the additional weight and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) was slightly understated. This includes the impacted Bronco and Super Duty vehicles that are the subjects of this recall. During this period, Ford also conducted a VIN-specific cross vehicle attributes assessment into the impact of the missing accessory weights for the Ranger vehicles and determined that on certain Ranger configurations the GVWR was slightly understated.
May 2023
On May 11, 2023, Ford’s ASO met with NHTSA and communicated that the vehicles Ford assessed are capable of an increased GVWR and that the GVWR currently on the vehicle certification labels is slightly understated. However, for certain Bronco vehicles, a GVWR increase above 6,000 pounds would change the vehicles’ emissions categories for certification. Similarly, for certain U.S. Super Duty vehicles, a GVWR increase above 10,000 pounds could result in the vehicle being classified as a Commercial Truck. Certain Ranger vehicles are capable of carrying the extra accessory weight without concern; however, the remaining vehicles will require a restatement of the payload as represented on the TREAD label.
As of May 18, 2023, Ford is not aware of any warranty or field reports of related to this condition.
On May 19, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
8 Affected Products
Vehicles
3 Associated Documents
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology of Defect
RMISC-23V379-4221.pdf 69.743KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V379-5317.PDF 215.651KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V379-1189.pdf 645.345KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-379 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : MAY 26, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-379 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23C18 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 29,607 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Affected Bronco vehicles have a stated Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 6,000 pounds on the safety certification label. Affected Super Duty vehicles have a stated GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Affected Ranger vehicles were sold with a combination of invoiced “mod-center” or dealer installed options. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. – 4,668 Bronco vehicles are affected – 16,009 F-250 vehicles are affected – 8,930 Ranger vehicles are affected Production Dates : SEP 03, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-379 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Ford F-Super Duty: F-250 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Affected Bronco vehicles have a stated Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 6,000 pounds on the safety certification label. Affected Super Duty vehicles have a stated GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Affected Ranger vehicles were sold with a combination of invoiced “mod-center” or dealer installed options. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. – 4,668 Bronco vehicles are affected – 16,009 F-250 vehicles are affected – 8,930 Ranger vehicles are affected Production Dates : MAR 16, 2022 – MAR 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 3 : 2019-2023 Ford Ranger Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Affected Bronco vehicles have a stated Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 6,000 pounds on the safety certification label. Affected Super Duty vehicles have a stated GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Affected Ranger vehicles were sold with a combination of invoiced “mod-center” or dealer installed options. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. – 4,668 Bronco vehicles are affected – 16,009 F-250 vehicles are affected – 8,930 Ranger vehicles are affected Production Dates : SEP 11, 2018 – JUN 27, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Affected vehicles display incorrect vehicle capacity weight values on the Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-379 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle which is loaded beyond its load carrying capacity may have an increased risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : For affected Bronco and Super Duty vehicles, the payload was calculated using the nominal base curb weight value and there was not enough margin to account for vehicle-to-vehicle weight variability that can occur in the manufacturing process. For affected Ranger vehicles, mod-center/dealer installed option values were entered incorrectly into information systems used to calculate VIN specific mass property values. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Tire & Loading Information Label Component Description : Tire & Loading Information Label Component Part Number : 5U5A-1532-AA Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : Chronology is provided as an attachment Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-379 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and provided a new TREAD label to install over the existing label. Owners will have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed. Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in May 2021. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is estimated to be July 21, 2023. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The new Tire & Loading Information Label will have a restated payload value. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Not required per 49 Part 573. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on June 30, 2023. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin July 5, 2023 and is expected to be completed by July 12, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 30, 2023 – JUN 30, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 05, 2023 – JUL 12, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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