Safety Recall 21S53 – Tailgate Latch Replacement – 2018 Ford F-150

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January 2022 Ford Motor Company Ford Customer Service Division P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 1904 * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * * Safety Recall Notice 21S53 / NHTSA Recall 21V983 2018 F-150 Ford Truck Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above. We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of service and support. What is the issue? On your vehicle, the tailgate may unlatch under certain driving conditions. This may result in an unintended tailgate opening while the vehicle is in motion. What is the risk? Unintended tailgate opening may result in damage to the tailgate and/or loss of unrestrained cargo, increasing the risk of a crash. What will Ford and your dealer do? Ford Motor Company is working closely with its suppliers to produce parts for this repair. When parts become available, Ford Motor Company will notify you via mail to schedule a service appointment with your dealer for repairs to be completed free of charge (parts and labor). Parts are anticipated to be available early 2nd quarter 2022. What should you do? When parts are available, Ford Motor Company will send a letter to inform you that parts are available and to contact your dealer to schedule a repair. Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this safety recall. When parts are available, you should contact your dealer for an appointment to have your vehicle remedied as soon as practicable. You can continue to safely drive your vehicle. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions. Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Ford dealerships have implemented enhanced protocols to ensure both your safety and the safety of dealership employees. This includes specific procedures for cleaning and disinfecting customer vehicles before and after each vehicle is serviced. In most places, vehicle service has been deemed a critical service. Please contact your local dealer to confirm current service hours. For more information on how Ford and your local dealer are working hard to keep you on the road during these challenging times, please visit ford.com/support. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ford Customer Service Division © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 08367 21S53/DTB121S531 􀀁􀀁 􀀁 1 of 2 A/1/000001/1 􀀭􀀉􀀉􀀃􀀇􀀃􀀄􀀃􀀇􀀈􀀈􀀇􀀂􀀭 771512156650 A/1/000001/1 􀀮􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀮􀀯􀀮􀀱􀀰􀀰􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀱􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀱􀀯􀀰􀀯􀀯􀀱􀀱􀀯􀀱􀀮􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀯􀀰􀀯􀀰􀀱􀀮􀀮􀀰􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀰􀀱􀀰􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀱􀀱􀀱􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀯􀀯􀀰􀀱􀀰􀀯 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 08367 21S53/DTB121S531 * * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * * Aviso de campaña de seguridad 21S53 / Campaña 21V983 de la NHTSA 2018 F-150 Ford Truck Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN): Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad y Tránsito de Vehículos de los EE. UU. Ford Motor Company ha determinado que existe un defecto relacionado con la seguridad de su vehículo, con el VIN que aparece más arriba. Lamentamos esta situación y deseamos asegurarle que, con su ayuda, corregiremos el problema. Nuestro compromiso, junto con el de su distribuidor, es ofrecerle servicio y apoyo de alto nivel. ¿Cuál es el problema? La compuerta trasera de su vehículo podría destrabarse bajo determinadas condiciones de manejo. Esto podría ocasionar una apertura no intencionada de la compuerta trasera mientras el vehículo está en movimiento. ¿Qué riesgo existe? Una apertura no intencional de la compuerta trasera podría provocar daño en esta y/o la pérdida de la carga no sujeta, lo cual aumenta el riesgo de choque. ¿Qué medidas adoptarán Ford y su distribuidor? Ford Motor Company colabora estrechamente con sus proveedores para fabricar las piezas para esta reparación. Cuando estas estén disponibles, Ford Motor Company le avisará mediante correo para programar una cita de servicio con su distribuidor y así realizar las reparaciones sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra). Se prevé que las piezas estarán disponibles a comienzos del 2do trimestre de 2022. ¿Qué debe hacer? Cuando las piezas estén disponibles, Ford Motor Company le enviará una carta para informarle la disponibilidad de estas y solicitarle que se comunique con su distribuidor a fin de programar la reparación. Para esta campaña de seguridad, Ford no ha emitido instrucciones de no manejar el vehículo. Cuando las piezas se encuentren disponibles, deberá ponerse en contacto con su distribuidor a fin de programar una cita para solucionar este problema lo más pronto posible. Puede continuar manejando su vehículo con seguridad. Si aún no tiene un distribuidor para realizar el servicio, puede acceder a ford.com/support para conocer las direcciones de los distribuidores, ver mapas y obtener las instrucciones para llegar. Tenga presente que: La ley federal exige que los arrendadores de vehículos que reciban este aviso de campaña envíen una copia del mismo al arrendatario en un plazo de diez días. COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Los distribuidores Ford han implementado protocolos mejorados con el fin de asegurar tanto su seguridad como la de los empleados de los diferentes distribuidores. Esto incluye procedimientos específicos de limpieza y desinfección antes y después de realizar servicio en cada uno de los vehículos de nuestros clientes. En la mayoría de los lugares, la atención de vehículos se ha considerado un servicio esencial. Póngase en contacto con su distribuidor local para confirmar las horas de servicio actuales. Para obtener más información sobre cómo Ford y su distribuidor local están trabajando arduamente para mantenerlo en las calles durante estos tiempos difíciles, visite ford.com/support. Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante. Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente Enero de 2022 Ford Motor Company División de Servicio al Cliente de Ford P. O. 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November, 2022 * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER * * * According to our records, your 2018 F-150 Ford Truck has not had necessary safety recall repairs made. We urge you to have the free repair performed at your local dealership as soon as possible. Recall Number and Description: 21S53 – Mechanical Tailgate Latch Unintended Opening What is the issue? On your vehicle, it may be possible the tailgate may unlatch under certain driving conditions. This may result in an unintended tailgate opening while the vehicle is in motion. Unintended tailgate opening may result in damage to the tailgate and/or loss of unrestrained cargo, increasing the risk of a crash. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: ford.com/support. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter. Noviembre de, 2022 * * * RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PROGRAMA DE SEGURIDAD * * * SegUR nuestros registros, no se realizaron en sur 2018 F-150 Ford Truck las reparaciones necesarias correspondientes a la campaña de seguridad. Le solicitamos que realice esta reparación gratuita en su distribuidor local lo antes posible. Número y descripción de la campaña: 21S53 – Apertura no intencionada del seguro de la compuerta trasera mecánica ¿Cuál es el problema? Es posible que la compuerta trasera de su vehículo se destrabe bajo determinadas condiciones de manejo. Esto podría ocasionar una apertura no intencionada de la compuerta trasera mientras el vehículo está en movimiento. Una apertura no intencional de la compuerta trasera podría provocar daño en esta y/o la pérdida de la carga no sujeta, lo cual aumenta el riesgo de choque. Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes Ford al 1-866-436-7332. Si desea ponerse en contacto con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: ford.com/support. Gracias por su atenciic en este asunto sumamente importante. © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 1 of 2 000000000000009 / 17 / 9 SEE OTHER SIDE FOR OPENING INSTRUCTIONS SEE OTHER SIDE FOR OPENING INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE THESE SIDE EDGES FIRST Š THEN FOLD, CREASE AND TEAR THIS STUB ALONG PERFORATION Š REMOVE THESE SIDE EDGES FIRST Š THEN FOLD, CREASE AND TEAR THIS STUB ALONG PERFORATION Š P.O. BOX 1904 DEARBORN, MI 48121-1904 Presorted STD US Postage PAID R K C 0050685 A / 000000000000009 / 9 ù ù

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May 2022 Ford Motor Company Ford Customer Service Division P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 1904 * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * * Safety Recall Notice 21S53 / NHTSA Recall 21V983 2018 F-150 Ford Truck Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above. We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of service and support. What is the issue? On your vehicle, it may be possible the tailgate may unlatch under certain driving conditions. This may result in an unintended tailgate opening while the vehicle is in motion. What is the risk? Unintended tailgate opening may result in damage to the tailgate and/or loss of unrestrained cargo, increasing the risk of a crash. What will Ford and your dealer do? Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the tailgate latches free of charge (parts and labor). How long will it take? The time needed for this repair is less than a half-day. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time. What should you do? Please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for Recall 21S53. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this safety recall. You should contact your dealer for an appointment to have your vehicle remedied as soon as practicable. You can continue to safely drive your vehicle. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions. Ford Motor Company wants you to have this safety recall completed on your vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for making arrangements to have the work completed. Ford Motor Company can deny coverage for any vehicle damage that may result from the failure to have this recall performed on a timely basis. Therefore, please have this recall performed as soon as possible. Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition there are other features such as reserving parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control. © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 08367 21S53 PA/DTB121S531 􀀁􀀁 􀀁 1 of 4 A/1/000001/1 􀀭􀀉􀀉􀀃􀀇􀀈􀀆􀀅􀀇􀀃􀀃􀀋􀀃􀀭 771564351191 A/1/000001/1 􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀱􀀯􀀰􀀯􀀮􀀮􀀯􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀮􀀯􀀱􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀱􀀰􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀯􀀰􀀰􀀱􀀰􀀮􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀮􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀰􀀮􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀰􀀱􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀮􀀱􀀰􀀮􀀮􀀰 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Ford dealerships have implemented enhanced protocols to ensure both your safety and the safety of dealership employees. This includes specific procedures for cleaning and disinfecting customer vehicles before and after each vehicle is serviced. In most places, vehicle service has been deemed a critical service. Please contact your local dealer to confirm current service hours. For more information on how Ford and your local dealer are working hard to keep you on the road during these challenging times, please visit ford.com/support. Have you previously paid for this repair? If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in this letter, you still need to have this recall performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were used. You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for service related to tailgate latch. To verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original receipt to your dealer. Refund requests may also be sent directly to Ford Motor Company. To request your refund from Ford, send the refund request with all required documentation, including your original repair receipt (no photocopies), to Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, Michigan 48121-6251. Refund requests mailed to this address may take up to 60 days to process. Your original receipt will be returned to you. Detailed information regarding eligibility for Ford’s reimbursement program and documentation requirements may be obtained by contacting the Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner. You received this notice because government regulations require that notification be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are based primarily on state registration and title data, which indicate that you are the current owner. Can we assist you further? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance. RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: ford.com/support. For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Pro Contact Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #1, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 7:00AM – 11:00PM and Saturday 7:00AM – 5:00PM (Eastern Time). If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable time or without charge, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to safercar.gov. Reference NHTSA Safety Recall 21V983. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ford Customer Service Division © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 08367 21S53 PA/DTB121S531 2 of 4 A/2/000001/1 * * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * * Aviso de campaña de seguridad 21S53 / Campaña 21V983 de la NHTSA 2018 F-150 Ford Truck Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN): Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad y Tránsito de Vehículos de los EE. UU. Ford Motor Company ha determinado que existe un defecto relacionado con la seguridad de su vehículo, con el VIN que aparece más arriba. Lamentamos esta situación y deseamos asegurarle que, con su ayuda, corregiremos el problema. Nuestro compromiso, junto con el de su distribuidor, es ofrecerle servicio y apoyo de alto nivel. ¿Cuál es el problema? Es posible que la compuerta trasera de su vehículo se destrabe bajo determinadas condiciones de manejo. Esto podría ocasionar una apertura no intencionada de la compuerta trasera mientras el vehículo está en movimiento. ¿Qué riesgo existe? Una apertura no intencional de la compuerta trasera podría provocar daño en esta y/o la pérdida de la carga no sujeta, lo cual aumenta el riesgo de choque. ¿Qué medidas adoptarán Ford y su distribuidor? Las piezas para reparar su vehículo ya se encuentran disponibles. Ford Motor Company ha autorizado a su distribuidor a reemplazar las chapas de la compuerta trasrea sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra). ¿Cuánto tiempo tomará? El tiempo necesario para reparar será menos de medio día. Sin embargo, debido a los requisitos de planificación de servicio, es posible que su distribuidor tarde un poco más. ¿Qué debe hacer? Llame de inmediato al distribuidor y solicite una cita de servicio para realizar la campaña 21S53. Proporcione el VIN a su distribuidor, el cual está impreso debajo de sus datos al comienzo de esta carta. Para esta campaña de seguridad, Ford no ha emitido instrucciones de no manejar el vehículo. Deberá ponerse en contacto con su distribuidor a fin de programar una cita para solucionar este problema lo más pronto posible. Puede continuar manejando su vehículo con seguridad. Si aún no tiene un distribuidor para realizar el servicio, puede acceder a ford.com/support para conocer las direcciones de los distribuidores, ver mapas y obtener las instrucciones para llegar. Ford Motor Company le recomienda realizar esta campaña de seguridad en su vehículo. El propietario del vehículo es responsable de realizar los arreglos necesarios para llevar a cabo el trabajo. Ford Motor Company puede negar la cobertura en caso de que el vehículo hubiese sufrido daños por no haber realizado la campaña de manera oportuna. Por lo tanto, le solicitamos que realice esta campaña lo antes posible. Tenga presente que: La ley federal exige que los arrendadores de vehículos que reciban este aviso de campaña envíen una copia del mismo al arrendatario en un plazo de diez días. NOTA: Puede recibir información sobre las campañas y los programas de satisfacción del cliente a través de la aplicación FordPass. La aplicación se puede descargar a través de App Store o Google Play. Adicionalmente, existen otras funciones como reserva de estacionamientos en determinados lugares, además de control de ciertas funciones en el vehículo (bloqueo o desbloqueo de puertas, arranque remoto) si así está equipado para permitir el control. 3 of 4 A/3/000001/1 08367 21S53 PA/DTB121S531 Mayo de 2022 Ford Motor Company División de Servicio al Cliente de Ford P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 􀀁 􀀁 􀀁 © Copyright 2022 Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente 􀀭􀀉􀀉􀀃􀀇􀀈􀀆􀀅􀀇􀀃􀀃􀀋􀀃􀀭 771564351191 A/3/000001/1 􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀱􀀯􀀰􀀯􀀮􀀮􀀯􀀯􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀮􀀯􀀱􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀱􀀰􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀯􀀰􀀰􀀱􀀰􀀮􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀮􀀯􀀰􀀮􀀰􀀰􀀰􀀮􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀯􀀰􀀱􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀮􀀱􀀰􀀮􀀮􀀰 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Los distribuidores Ford han implementado protocolos mejorados con el fin de asegurar tanto su seguridad como la de los empleados de los diferentes distribuidores. Esto incluye procedimientos específicos de limpieza y desinfección antes y después de realizar servicio en cada uno de los vehículos de nuestros clientes. En la mayoría de los lugares, la atención de vehículos se ha considerado un servicio esencial. Póngase en contacto con su distribuidor local para confirmar las horas de servicio actuales. Para obtener más información sobre cómo Ford y su distribuidor local están trabajando arduamente para mantenerlo en las calles durante estos tiempos difíciles, visite ford.com/support. ¿Ha pagado anteriormente por esta reparación? Si usted ha pagado previamente por la reparación que aborda el problema descrito en esta carta, igualmente se le recomienda realizar esta campaña para garantizar que se hayan utilizado las piezas y los procedimientos correctos. Es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para recibir un reembolso por las reparaciones pagadas previamente. Solo se otorgarán reembolsos por servicios relacionados con la chapa de la compuerta trasera. Para comprobar si cumple con los requisitos y agilizar el reembolso, proporcione el recibo de pago original a su distribuidor. También puede enviar las solicitudes de reembolso directamente a Ford Motor Company. Para solicitar un reembolso a Ford, envíe la solicitud con toda la documentación requerida, incluido el recibo original de la reparación (no envíe fotocopias), a Ford Motor Company, P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, Michigan 48121-6251. El procesamiento de las solicitudes de reembolso enviadas a esta dirección puede tardar hasta 60 días. Su recibo original le será regresado. Comuníquese con el Centro de Relación con Clientes al 1-866-436-7332 para obtener información detallada relacionada con el programa de reembolso de Ford y los requisitos de documentación. ¿Qué pasa si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo? Si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo y tiene la dirección del propietario actual, le solicitamos que le reenvíe esta carta. Usted recibió este aviso porque las regulaciones del gobierno exigen el envío de notificaciones al propietario conocido más reciente del registro. Nuestros registros se basan principalmente en datos estatales y de propiedad, que indican que usted es el propietario actual del vehículo. ¿Podemos hacer algo más por usted? Si tiene problemas para reparar de inmediato su vehículo y sin costo alguno, comuníquese con el Gerente de Servicio de su distribuidor para solicitar ayuda. PROPIETARIOS MINORISTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes Ford al 1-866-436-7332 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: ford.com/support. Las personas con problemas de audición pueden llamar al 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Los representantes atienden de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. (hora del este). PROPIETARIOS DE FLOTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de contacto de Ford Pro al 1-800-34-FLEET, elija la opción n.° 1 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: fleet.ford.com. Los representantes atienden de lunes a viernes de 7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. y sábado de 7:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. (hora del este). Si aun así tiene problemas para reparar su vehículo en un periodo de tiempo razonable o sin costo, puede escribir al Administrador de National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, llamar a la Línea directa de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visitar safercar.gov. Referencia: Campaña de seguridad 21V983 de la NHTSA. Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante. Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente 4 of 4 A/4/000001/1 08367 21S53 PA/DTB121S531 © Copyright 2022 Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente

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 Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company David J. Johnson Ford Motor Company Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division September 9, 2022 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 – Supplement #2 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latch Replacement REF: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 – Supplement #1 Dated: July 26, 2022 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT  Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: Latch bolt ordering quantities updated. Only upper latch bolts need to be replaced. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates F-150 2018 Dearborn February 07, 2018, through April 16, 2018 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Manual and power-release tailgate vehicles may be built with a tailgate latch that may unlatch under certain dynamic loading conditions. This could cause an unintended opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion. Unintended tailgate opening can result in damage to the tailgate and/or loss of unrestrained cargo, increasing the risk of a crash. SERVICE ACTION Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to inspect and if necessary, replace the tailgate latch(es) per technical instructions. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Owner letters were mailed the week of May 30, 2022. Owners were re-notified the week of August 1, 2022, informing them of the added inspection. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter. PLEASE NOTE: Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENTS Attachment I: Administrative Information Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information Attachment III: Technical Information Owner Notification Letters Recall Reimbursement Plan QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, David J. Johnson  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 – Supplement #2 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement OASIS ACTIVATION OASIS was activated on December 17, 2021. FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION FSA VIN Lists were made available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on December 17, 2021. Owner names and addresses were made available by May 17, 2022. NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall. SOLD VEHICLES  Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to safely drive their vehicles.  Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.  Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory. STOCK VEHICLES  Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.  Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory. DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice. TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall. OWNER REFUNDS  This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.  Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 48121- 6251.  Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.  Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with tailgate latch replacement.  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 2 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 – Supplement #2 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement RENTAL VEHICLES Rental vehicles are not approved for this program. ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS) Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:  For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual / Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSA’s / Related Damage.  For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related Damage” radio button checked. o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles  For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair. CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION  Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online. o When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 21S53 is the sub code. o For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.  Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with the same claim type and sub code as described in Claim Entry above. IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.  Refunds: Submit refunds on a separate repair line. – Program Code: 21S53 – Misc. Expense: ADMIN – Misc. Expense: REFUND – Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs. o Multiple refunds should be submitted on one repair line and the invoice details for each repair should be detailed in the comments section of the claim.  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 1 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 – Supplement #2 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement LABOR ALLOWANCES Description Labor Operation Labor Time Inspect both tailgate latches – both pass 21S53A 0.2 Hours Inspect both tailgate latches – one fails, replace one tailgate latch 22S53C 0.3 Hours Inspect both tailgate latches – both fail, replace both tailgate latches 21S53B 0.4 Hours New! PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity 5L3Z-9943150-A Tailgate Latch (order one for each failed inspected latch) 1 1 W717588-S450 Latch bolts (4 in package) – Per WSM only upper latch bolts are required to be replaced 1 1 bolt per latch Order your parts through normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed. DEALER PRICE For the latest prices, refer to DOES II. PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES. If a replaced part receives a scrap disposition, the part must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. EXCESS STOCK RETURN Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 2 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 – Supplement #2 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF Effective March 1st 2021 all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of March 1st 2021 or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your dealers fixed operations management team or an employee the task has been delegated to. If the task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing this task consistently and accurately.  All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies.  Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed. REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF Effective March 1st 2021 all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of March 1st 2021 or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your dealers fixed operations management team or an employee the task has been delegated to. If the task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing this task consistently and accurately.  All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies.  Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed.  If the FSA repair is found to be complete, the designated employee signs the repair order line or parts return stamp area (electronic or hand signed) for the FSA repair indicating the parts were inspected and validated to have been replaced.  After the parts have been inspected, they should be handled based on the guidance in the parts status report in the Online Warranty System (Hold, Return, CORE, Scrap, etc.).  This process is subject to review during warranty audits for FSA repairs with a repair order open date of March 1st 2021 or later. Any eligible FSA claims requiring parts replacement, found not to have been inspected and signed off during a warranty audit will be subject to chargeback and consideration for enrollment into the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair Process. Note: Other approvals (electronic or handwritten) for add-on repair lines, dealer owned vehicle repairs, and repeat repairs do not qualify as FSA parts inspection approvals. The post repair FSA parts inspection process (electronic or handwritten) is independent from other warranty approval requirements. The approval by the designated employee implies that the FSA parts were found to be replaced and must be able to be clearly identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSA’s require approval on a single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post repair approval by the designated employee. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 1 OF 2 SAFETY RECALL 21S53-S2 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 08/2022 CERTAIN 2018 MODEL YEAR F-150 VEHICLES BUILT AT DEARBORN ASSEMBLY— TAILGATE LATCH REPLACEMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Lower the tailgate and inspect both latches for either a black plastic latch housing or a silver metal latch housing. See Figure 1. The black plastic housing is not to be confused with any bed liner over spray. See Figure 2. PASS – Both latches have a silver metal housing and does not require replacement. This completes the recall. DOES NOT PASS – Either latch has a black plastic housing and requires replacement. Replace the affected latch(es) by following the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-14. NOTE: Only upper tailgate latch bolts require replacement per the WSM. NOTE: Some vehicles may have been equipped with a tailgate latch with a electrical connector attached. This was for a tailgate switch, this switch was not used. The new tailgate latch will not have a switch, the electrical connector can be left unplugged. STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR STUD FOR MISSING NUT 21575A BLACK PLASTIC LATCH HOUSING BLACK OVERMOLD SILVER METAL LATCH HOUSING PASS DOES NOT PASS FIGURE 1 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 2 OF 2 SAFETY RECALL 21S53-S2 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 08/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 21575B BLACK PLASTIC LATCH HOUSING BLACK OVERMOLD DOES NOT PASS BEDLINER OVERSPRAY PASS FIGURE 2 IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information. Version 04-23-19 Ford Motor Company Recall Reimbursement Plan for 21S53 Ford and Lincoln dealers are in the best position to quickly and efficiently process reimbursement requests. However, federal legislation requires all motor vehicle manufacturers to establish processes through which customers may seek recall reimbursement directly from the manufacturer or from the dealers. Regarding the specific reimbursement plan for Recall # 21S53, owners who have paid for service to remedy the defect or noncompliance must have had that service performed prior to June 15, 2022. After this date, if repairs related to this recall are performed by a non-Ford repair facility in an emergency situation, customers must submit any refund requests through their dealership. As required by this federal regulation, Ford Motor Company submitted the details of its latest General Recall Reimbursement Plan in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in May 2021. The following is the text of that letter and the Plan: General Recall Reimbursement Plan (As submitted to the NHTSA) Pursuant to the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 573 and Part 577 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is submitting required information pertaining to our general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners before they are notified of a related safety recall. Set forth below is Ford’s general plan to reimburse owners and purchasers for costs incurred for remedies in advance of notification of potential safely-related defects or noncompliances pursuant to Part 573.6 (c)(8)(i). This plan has not changed since our February 20, 2019 submission. Reimbursement Notification Ford’s notice to a vehicle owner in accordance with 49 CFR Part 577 will indicate that Ford is offering a refund if the owner paid to have service to remedy the defect or noncompliance prior to a specified ending date. In accordance with Part 573.13 (c)(2), this ending date will be defined as a minimum of ten calendar days after the date on which Ford mailed the last of its Part 577 notifications to owners, and will be indicated in the specific reimbursement plan available to owners for an individual recall. This notice will direct owners to seek eligible reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford at the following address: Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 6251 Dearborn, MI 48121-6251 Ford notes that this rule allows for the identification of a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility. Under the rule, an owner who paid to remedy the defect or noncompliance prior to the identified beginning date would not be eligible for reimbursement. Ford generally has not established such a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility and does not presently anticipate changing this general policy. However, in any case where Ford determines a beginning date is appropriate, Ford will indicate that date in the owner notice. As permitted by 577.11(e), Ford may not include a reimbursement notification when all vehicles are well within the warranty period, subject to approval by the agency. Version 04-23-19 Costs to be Reimbursed For vehicles, reimbursement will not be less than the lesser of: • The amount paid by the owner for the remedy that specifically addressed and was reasonably necessary to correct the defect or noncompliance that is the subject of the recall, or • The cost of parts for the remedy (to be no more than the manufacturer’s list retail price for authorized part(s), plus associated labor at local labor rates, miscellaneous fees (such as disposal of waste) and taxes. For replacement equipment, reimbursement will be the amount paid by the owner for the replacement item (limited by the amount of the retail list price of the defective or noncompliant item that was replaced, plus taxes, where the brand or model purchased by the owner was different than the brand or model that was the subject of the recall). If the item of motor vehicle equipment was repaired, the reimbursement provisions identified above for vehicles will apply. Ford notes that costs incurred by the owner within the period during which Ford’s original or extended warranty would have provided for a free repair of the problem will not be eligible for reimbursement, as provided by Part 573.13 (d)(1). Entities Authorized to Provide Reimbursement Ford will continue to use authorized dealers to reimburse owners under the specific reimbursement plans for a particular recall, and will encourage owners to pursue requests for reimbursement directly through dealers to expedite reimbursement. Ford will also provide a mailing address to which customers can, at their option, send requests for reimbursement directly to Ford, as previously noted. Requests for reimbursement sent directly to Ford may take up to 60 days to process. Whether the owner chooses to pursue reimbursement requests through a dealer or directly through Ford, the owner will be directed to submit the required documentation, upon which reimbursement eligibility will be determined. Required Documentation The reimbursement determination will depend upon the information provided by the customer. Consistent with Part 573.13 (d)(4) the following information must be submitted: • Claimant name and address • Vehicle make, model, and model year • Vehicle identification number (VIN) and, for replacement equipment, a description of such equipment or, for tires, the model, size and TIN (DOT code) • Identification of the recall number (either the Ford recall number or the NHTSA recall number) • Identification of the owner of the recalled vehicle at the time that the pre-notification remedy was obtained • An original receipt for the pre-notification remedy that includes a breakdown of the amount for parts, labor, other costs and taxes, including costs for the replacement item. Where the receipt covers work other than to address the recall or noncompliance, Ford may require the claimant to separately identify costs that are eligible for reimbursement. • If the remedy was obtained during the warranty period, documentation indicating that the warranty was not honored or the warranty repair did not correct the problem related to the recall. Failure to submit all of the above information may result in denial of the reimbursement request. Version 04-23-19 Additional Information The Part 577 required owner notice will provide a toll-free telephone number through which specific information about the reimbursement plan can be requested from Ford. This general reimbursement plan will be incorporated into notifications pursuant to Part 573.6 by reference. Information specific to an individual recall also may be incorporated into the Part 573.6 notification.

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 Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company David J. Johnson Ford Motor Company Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division May 18, 2022 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement REF: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 21S53 Dated: December 17, 2021 AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates F-150 2018 Dearborn February 07, 2018, through April 16, 2018 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Manual and power release tailgate vehicles may be built with a tailgate latch that may unlatch under certain dynamic loading conditions. This could cause an unintended opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion. Unintended tailgate opening can result in damage to the tailgate and/or loss of unrestrained cargo, increasing the risk of a crash. SERVICE ACTION Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace both tailgate latches per technical instructions. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of May 30, 2022. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter. PLEASE NOTE: Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. ATTACHMENTS Attachment I: Administrative Information Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information Attachment III: Technical Information Owner Notification Letters Recall Reimbursement Plan  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, David J. Johnson  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement OASIS ACTIVATION OASIS was activated on December 17, 2021 FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION FSA VIN Lists were made available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on December 17, 2021. Owner names and addresses will be available by May 17, 2022. NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall. SOLD VEHICLES  Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to safely drive their vehicles.  Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.  Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory. STOCK VEHICLES  Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.  Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory. DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice. TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall. OWNER REFUNDS  This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.  Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 48121- 6251.  Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.  Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with tailgate latch replacement.  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 2 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement RENTAL VEHICLES Rental vehicles are not approved for this program. ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS) Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:  For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual / Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSA’s / Related Damage.  For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related Damage” radio button checked. o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles  For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair. CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION  Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online. o When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 21S53 is the sub code. o For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.  Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with same claim type and sub code as described in Claim Entry above. IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.  Refunds: Submit refunds on a separate repair line. – Program Code: 21S53 – Misc. Expense: ADMIN – Misc. Expense: REFUND – Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs. o Multiple refunds should be submitted on one repair line and the invoice details for each repair should be detailed in the comments section of the claim.  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 1 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement LABOR ALLOWANCES Description Labor Operation Labor Time Replace both tailgate latches 21S53B 0.4 Hours PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity 5L3Z-9943150-A Tailgate Latch 2 2 W717588-S450 Latch bolts (4 in package) 1 2 Order your parts through normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed. DEALER PRICE For latest prices, refer to DOES II. PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES. If a replaced part receives a scrap disposition, the part must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. EXCESS STOCK RETURN Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000. REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF Effective March 1st 2021 all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of March 1st 2021 or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your dealers fixed operations management team or an employee the task has been delegated to. If the task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing this task consistently and accurately.  All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies.  Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed.  If the FSA repair is found to be complete, the designated employee signs the repair order line or parts return stamp area (electronic or hand signed) for the FSA repair indicating the parts were inspected and validated to have been replaced.  After the parts have been inspected, they should be handled based on the guidance in the parts status report in the Online Warranty System (Hold, Return, CORE, Scrap, etc.).  Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 2 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 21S53 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latches Replacement  This process is subject to review during warranty audits for FSA repairs with a repair order open date of March 1st 2021 or later. Any eligible FSA claims requiring parts replacement, found not to have been inspected and signed off during a warranty audit will be subject to chargeback and consideration for enrollment into the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair Process. Note: Other approvals (electronic or handwritten) for add-on repair lines, dealer owned vehicle repairs, and repeat repairs do not qualify as FSA parts inspection approvals. The post repair FSA parts inspection process (electronic or handwritten) is independent from other warranty approval requirements. The approval by the designated employee implies that the FSA parts were found to be replaced and must be able to be clearly identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSA’s require approval on a single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post repair approval by the designated employee. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 1 OF 1 SAFETY RECALL 21S53 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 05/2022 CERTAIN 2018 MODEL YEAR F-150 VEHICLES BUILT AT DEARBORN ASSEMBLY— TAILGATE LATCH REPLACEMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Replace both Tailgate Latches. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-14. NOTE: Some vehicles may have been equipped with a tailgate latch with a electrical connector attached. This was for a tailgate switch, this switch was not used. The new tailgate latch will not have a switch, the electrical connector can be left unplugged. IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information. Version 04-23-19 Ford Motor Company Recall Reimbursement Plan for 21S53 Ford and Lincoln dealers are in the best position to quickly and efficiently process reimbursement requests. However, federal legislation requires all motor vehicle manufacturers to establish processes through which customers may seek recall reimbursement directly from the manufacturer or from the dealers. Regarding the specific reimbursement plan for Recall # 21S53, owners who have paid for service to remedy the defect or noncompliance must have had that service performed prior to June 15, 2022. After this date, if repairs related to this recall are performed by a non-Ford repair facility in an emergency situation, customers must submit any refund requests through their dealership. As required by this federal regulation, Ford Motor Company submitted the details of its latest General Recall Reimbursement Plan in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in May 2021. The following is the text of that letter and the Plan: General Recall Reimbursement Plan (As submitted to the NHTSA) Pursuant to the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 573 and Part 577 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is submitting required information pertaining to our general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners before they are notified of a related safety recall. Set forth below is Ford’s general plan to reimburse owners and purchasers for costs incurred for remedies in advance of notification of potential safely-related defects or noncompliances pursuant to Part 573.6 (c)(8)(i). This plan has not changed since our February 20, 2019 submission. Reimbursement Notification Ford’s notice to a vehicle owner in accordance with 49 CFR Part 577 will indicate that Ford is offering a refund if the owner paid to have service to remedy the defect or noncompliance prior to a specified ending date. In accordance with Part 573.13 (c)(2), this ending date will be defined as a minimum of ten calendar days after the date on which Ford mailed the last of its Part 577 notifications to owners, and will be indicated in the specific reimbursement plan available to owners for an individual recall. This notice will direct owners to seek eligible reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford at the following address: Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 6251 Dearborn, MI 48121-6251 Ford notes that this rule allows for the identification of a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility. Under the rule, an owner who paid to remedy the defect or noncompliance prior to the identified beginning date would not be eligible for reimbursement. Ford generally has not established such a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility and does not presently anticipate changing this general policy. However, in any case where Ford determines a beginning date is appropriate, Ford will indicate that date in the owner notice. As permitted by 577.11(e), Ford may not include a reimbursement notification when all vehicles are well within the warranty period, subject to approval by the agency. Version 04-23-19 Costs to be Reimbursed For vehicles, reimbursement will not be less than the lesser of:  The amount paid by the owner for the remedy that specifically addressed and was reasonably necessary to correct the defect or noncompliance that is the subject of the recall, or  The cost of parts for the remedy (to be no more than the manufacturer’s list retail price for authorized part(s), plus associated labor at local labor rates, miscellaneous fees (such as disposal of waste) and taxes. For replacement equipment, reimbursement will be the amount paid by the owner for the replacement item (limited by the amount of the retail list price of the defective or noncompliant item that was replaced, plus taxes, where the brand or model purchased by the owner was different than the brand or model that was the subject of the recall). If the item of motor vehicle equipment was repaired, the reimbursement provisions identified above for vehicles will apply. Ford notes that costs incurred by the owner within the period during which Ford’s original or extended warranty would have provided for a free repair of the problem will not be eligible for reimbursement, as provided by Part 573.13 (d)(1). Entities Authorized to Provide Reimbursement Ford will continue to use authorized dealers to reimburse owners under the specific reimbursement plans for a particular recall, and will encourage owners to pursue requests for reimbursement directly through dealers to expedite reimbursement. Ford will also provide a mailing address to which customers can, at their option, send requests for reimbursement directly to Ford, as previously noted. Requests for reimbursement sent directly to Ford may take up to 60 days to process. Whether the owner chooses to pursue reimbursement requests through a dealer or directly through Ford, the owner will be directed to submit the required documentation, upon which reimbursement eligibility will be determined. Required Documentation The reimbursement determination will depend upon the information provided by the customer. Consistent with Part 573.13 (d)(4) the following information must be submitted:  Claimant name and address  Vehicle make, model, and model year  Vehicle identification number (VIN) and, for replacement equipment, a description of such equipment or, for tires, the model, size and TIN (DOT code)  Identification of the recall number (either the Ford recall number or the NHTSA recall number)  Identification of the owner of the recalled vehicle at the time that the pre-notification remedy was obtained  An original receipt for the pre-notification remedy that includes a breakdown of the amount for parts, labor, other costs and taxes, including costs for the replacement item. Where the receipt covers work other than to address the recall or noncompliance, Ford may require the claimant to separately identify costs that are eligible for reimbursement.  If the remedy was obtained during the warranty period, documentation indicating that the warranty was not honored or the warranty repair did not correct the problem related to the recall. Failure to submit all of the above information may result in denial of the reimbursement request. Version 04-23-19 Additional Information The Part 577 required owner notice will provide a toll-free telephone number through which specific information about the reimbursement plan can be requested from Ford. This general reimbursement plan will be incorporated into notifications pursuant to Part 573.6 by reference. Information specific to an individual recall also may be incorporated into the Part 573.6 notification.

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 Copyright 2021 Ford Motor Company David J. Johnson Ford Motor Company Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division December 17, 2021 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 21S53 Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 built at Dearborn Assembly Tailgate Latch Replacement AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates F-150 2018 Dearborn February 07, 2018 through April 16, 2018 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Affected manual and power release tailgate vehicles may be built with a tailgate latch that may unlatch under certain dynamic loading conditions. This could cause unintended opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion. Unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge can result in damage to the tailgate and/or loss of unrestrained cargo, increasing the risk of a crash. SERVICE ACTION DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. A complete dealer bulletin will be provided late 1st quarter of 2022 when it is anticipated that parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this safety recall. IMPORTANT: Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full dealer bulletin is published. Opening an RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail the week of January 24, 2022 with latest parts status. PLEASE NOTE: Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery. QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, David J. Johnson

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : JUL 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-983 Manufacturer Recall No. : 21S53 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 : 57,591 Estimated percentage with defect : 62 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2018-2018 Ford F-150 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Affected manual and power release tailgate vehicles are equipped with suspect tailgate latches. The recalled part was introduced into production at the Dearborn Truck Plant on 02/07/2018 and was taken out of production on 04/16/2018. 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. Production Dates : FEB 07, 2018 – APR 16, 2018 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Affected vehicles were built with a tailgate latch that may unlatch under certain dynamic loading conditions. This could cause unintended opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge may result in loss of unrestrained cargo increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The suspect tailgate latch design incorporates a latch pawl that is perpendicular to the catch mechanism. This latch design is susceptible to pawl walkout (unlatching) under certain dynamic loading conditions in this tailgate application. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Unintended tailgate opening may be apparent to an operator if it occurs prior to entering the vehicle. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Tailgate Latch Component Description : Tailgate Latch (manual latch) Component Part Number : JL3A-9943150-AC Component Name 2 : Tailgate Latch Component Description : Tailgate Latch (manual latch with an ajar switch) Component Part Number : JL3A-9943150-BC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Magna Closures Inc Address : 2066 Line 8 Bradford West Gwillmbury Ontario Foreign States L3Z3P9 Country : Canada Chronology : On September 27, 2021, an issue pertaining to certain 2018 Model Year F-150 vehicles built with a suspect tailgate latch was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. As part of a concurrent, broader investigation into reports of unintended tailgate opening on 2015-2020MY F150 power release systems, Ford identified a subpopulation of vehicles that were built with a different tailgate latch design. A review of Ford’s records found that this suspect tailgate latch was implemented into production at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP) on February 7, 2018 for both the manual release and power release tailgate systems. An interim containment action (ICA) was implemented to replace the tailgate bumpers with bumpers containing a modified profile, in order to reduce the load on the tailgate latches. For further robustness, a permanent corrective action (PCA) involved reverting to the initial latch design on April 16, 2018. F-150 vehicles produced at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant were not built with the suspect latch design. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 During the current investigation, analysis of the suspect latch design and testing identified that the suspect tailgate latch incorporates a latch pawl that is perpendicular to the catch. This perpendicular latch design is susceptible to pawl walkout (unlatching) under certain dynamic loading conditions in this tailgate application. A total of approximately 400 vehicles had a suspect latch repaired under warranty between May 21, 2018 and October 25, 2021. On December 9, 2021, 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. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer. Both the left hand and right hand tailgate latches will be inspected for a suspect latch and replaced as necessary. There will be no charge for this service. 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 February 21, 2022. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled tailgate latches (JL3A-9943150-AC and JL3A-9943150-BC) will be replaced with tailgate latches that incorporate a different latch pawl design (5L3Z-9943150-A). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On April 16, 2018, Dearborn Truck Plant reverted to the initial latch design. Vehicles not included in this recall were built with latches that incorporate a different latch pawl design. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on December 17, 2021. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin January 31, 2022 and is expected to be completed by February 4, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 17, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 31, 2022 – FEB 04, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : FEB 11, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-983 Manufacturer Recall No. : 21S53 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 : 57,591 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2018-2018 Ford F-150 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Affected manual and power release tailgate vehicles are equipped with suspect tailgate latches. The recalled part was introduced into production at the Dearborn Truck Plant on 02/07/2018 and was taken out of production on 04/16/2018. 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. Production Dates : FEB 07, 2018 – APR 16, 2018 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Affected vehicles were built with a tailgate latch that may unlatch under certain dynamic loading conditions. This could cause unintended opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge may result in loss of unrestrained cargo increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The suspect tailgate latch design incorporates a latch pawl that is perpendicular to the catch mechanism. This latch design is susceptible to pawl walkout (unlatching) under certain dynamic loading conditions in this tailgate application. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Unintended tailgate opening may be apparent to an operator if it occurs prior to entering the vehicle. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Tailgate Latch Component Description : Tailgate Latch (manual latch) Component Part Number : JL3A-9943150-AC Component Name 2 : Tailgate Latch Component Description : Tailgate Latch (manual latch with an ajar switch) Component Part Number : JL3A-9943150-BC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Magna Closures Inc Address : 2066 Line 8 Bradford West Gwillmbury Ontario Foreign States L3Z3P9 Country : Canada Chronology : On September 27, 2021, an issue pertaining to certain 2018 Model Year F-150 vehicles built with a suspect tailgate latch was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. As part of a concurrent, broader investigation into reports of unintended tailgate opening on 2015-2020MY F150 power release systems, Ford identified a subpopulation of vehicles that were built with a different tailgate latch design. A review of Ford’s records found that this suspect tailgate latch was implemented into production at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP) on February 7, 2018 for both the manual release and power release tailgate systems. An interim containment action (ICA) was implemented to replace the tailgate bumpers with bumpers containing a modified profile, in order to reduce the load on the tailgate latches. For further robustness, a permanent corrective action (PCA) involved reverting to the initial latch design on April 16, 2018. F-150 vehicles produced at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant were not built with the suspect latch design. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 During the current investigation, analysis of the suspect latch design and testing identified that the suspect tailgate latch incorporates a latch pawl that is perpendicular to the catch. This perpendicular latch design is susceptible to pawl walkout (unlatching) under certain dynamic loading conditions in this tailgate application. A total of approximately 400 vehicles had a suspect latch repaired under warranty between May 21, 2018 and October 25, 2021. On December 9, 2021, 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. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have both the left hand and right hand tailgate latches replaced. There will be no charge for this service. 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 February 21, 2022. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled tailgate latches (JL3A-9943150-AC and JL3A-9943150-BC) will be replaced with tailgate latches that incorporate a different latch pawl design (5L3Z-9943150-A). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On April 16, 2018, Dearborn Truck Plant reverted to the initial latch design. Vehicles not included in this recall were built with latches that incorporate a different latch pawl design. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on December 17, 2021. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin January 31, 2022 and is expected to be completed by February 4, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 17, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 31, 2022 – FEB 04, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : DEC 16, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-983 Manufacturer Recall No. : 21S53 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 : 57,591 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2018-2018 Ford F-150 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Affected manual and power release tailgate vehicles are equipped with suspect tailgate latches. The recalled part was introduced into production at the Dearborn Truck Plant on 02/07/2018 and was taken out of production on 04/16/2018. 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. Production Dates : FEB 07, 2018 – APR 16, 2018 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Affected vehicles were built with a tailgate latch that may unlatch under certain dynamic loading conditions. This could cause unintended opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge may result in loss of unrestrained cargo increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The suspect tailgate latch design incorporates a latch pawl that is perpendicular to the catch mechanism. This latch design is susceptible to pawl walkout (unlatching) under certain dynamic loading conditions in this tailgate application. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Unintended tailgate opening may be apparent to an operator if it occurs prior to entering the vehicle. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Tailgate Latch Component Description : Tailgate Latch (manual latch) Component Part Number : JL3A-9943150-AC Component Name 2 : Tailgate Latch Component Description : Tailgate Latch (manual latch with an ajar switch) Component Part Number : JL3A-9943150-BC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Magna Closures Inc Address : 2066 Line 8 Bradford West Gwillmbury Ontario Foreign States L3Z3P9 Country : Canada Chronology : On September 27, 2021, an issue pertaining to certain 2018 Model Year F-150 vehicles built with a suspect tailgate latch was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. As part of a concurrent, broader investigation into reports of unintended tailgate opening on 2015-2020MY F150 power release systems, Ford identified a subpopulation of vehicles that were built with a different tailgate latch design. A review of Ford’s records found that this suspect tailgate latch was implemented into production at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP) on February 7, 2018 for both the manual release and power release tailgate systems. An interim containment action (ICA) was implemented to replace the tailgate bumpers with bumpers containing a modified profile, in order to reduce the load on the tailgate latches. For further robustness, a permanent corrective action (PCA) involved reverting to the initial latch design on April 16, 2018. F-150 vehicles produced at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant were not built with the suspect latch design. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-983 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 During the current investigation, analysis of the suspect latch design and testing identified that the suspect tailgate latch incorporates a latch pawl that is perpendicular to the catch. This perpendicular latch design is susceptible to pawl walkout (unlatching) under certain dynamic loading conditions in this tailgate application. As of October 25, 2021, approximately 400 vehicles had a suspect latch repaired under warranty. On December 9, 2021, 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. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have both the left hand and right hand tailgate latches replaced. There will be no charge for this service. 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 February 21, 2022. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled tailgate latches (JL3A-9943150-AC and JL3A-9943150-BC) will be replaced with tailgate latches that incorporate a different latch pawl design (5L3Z-9943150-A). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On April 16, 2018, Dearborn Truck Plant reverted to the initial latch design. Vehicles not included in this recall were built with latches that incorporate a different latch pawl design. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on December 17, 2021. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin January 31, 2022 and is expected to be completed by February 4, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 17, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 31, 2022 – FEB 04, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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