{"id":2059,"date":"2024-09-03T09:20:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pluschargo.com\/?p=2059"},"modified":"2024-09-03T09:20:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:20:12","slug":"ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford F150 Door Lock Actuator Recall: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"responsive-two-columns\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall for certain 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles due to a door latch issue.<\/strong> The recall affects approximately 1.1 million trucks in North America.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Taba de contenidos:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\/#The_Problem\" title=\"The Problem\">The Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\/#The_Remedy\" title=\"The Remedy\">The Remedy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\/#What_You_Should_Do\" title=\"What You Should Do\">What You Should Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\/#Ford_F150_Door_Lock_Actuator_Recall_FAQs\" title=\"Ford F150 Door Lock Actuator Recall FAQs\">Ford F150 Door Lock Actuator Recall FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Problem\"><\/span>The Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The issue stems from potential water intrusion into the side door latches. Water can accumulate in the latch assembly and freeze, causing the latch to become inoperable and increasing the risk of a door opening unexpectedly while driving.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Remedy\"><\/span>The Remedy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To address this issue, Ford will install a water shield on the affected vehicles. The water shield is designed to prevent water from entering the latch assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Ford has notified affected owners by mail and will begin scheduling appointments for repairs in the coming weeks. Owners can also check their vehicle&#8217;s recall status online at Ford&#8217;s website or by calling their local Ford dealer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The repair will be performed free of charge at Ford dealerships.<\/strong> Ford estimates that the repair will take approximately one hour to complete.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Do\"><\/span>What You Should Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you own a 2015-17 F-150 or 2017 Super Duty vehicle, you should check your vehicle&#8217;s recall status immediately. You can do this by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visiting Ford&#8217;s recall website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.ford.com\/support\/recalls\/<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calling your local Ford dealer:<\/strong> You can find your local dealer&#8217;s phone number on Ford&#8217;s website: https:\/\/www.ford.com\/dealers\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your vehicle is affected by the recall, you should schedule an appointment for repairs as soon as possible.<\/strong> Ford is committed to the safety of its customers and has taken this action to address the potential risk associated with this issue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: What is the cause of the problem?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> The problem is caused by water intrusion into the side door latches, which can freeze and cause the latch to become inoperable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is the remedy for the problem?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Ford will install a water shield on the affected vehicles to prevent water from entering the latch assembly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is the repair free?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, the repair is free of charge at Ford dealerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How long will the repair take?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Ford estimates that the repair will take approximately one hour to complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What should I do if my vehicle is affected by the recall?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> If your vehicle is affected by the recall, you should check your vehicle&#8217;s recall status and schedule an appointment for repairs as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ford_F150_Door_Lock_Actuator_Recall_FAQs\"><\/span>Ford F150 Door Lock Actuator Recall FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>What is the reason for the recall?<\/h3>\n<p>The recall is due to potential water intrusion into the side door latches, which can cause the latch to become inoperable and increase the risk of a door opening unexpectedly while driving.<\/p>\n<h3>Which vehicles are affected by the recall?<\/h3>\n<p>The recall affects 2015-2017 Ford F-150 and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the remedy for the recall?<\/h3>\n<p>Ford will install a water shield on the affected vehicles to prevent water from entering the latch assembly.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the repair free of charge?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the repair will be performed free of charge at Ford dealerships.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will the repair take?<\/h3>\n<p>Ford estimates that the repair will take approximately one hour to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/chatgpt-image-15-abr-2025-11-09-16-p-m.webp'\" src=\"https:\/\/motor.elfotograma.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG\/ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall.jpg\" alt=\"ford-f150-door-lock-actuator-recall\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall for certain 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles due to a door latch issue. 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