Recall 14V401 affects 4,867 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles for a junction-block short-circuit fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 4,867 2011-2014 F-59 commercial chassis vehicles because water mixed with road salt can corrode the electrical junction block area and create a short circuit between the block and the mounting bracket or frame. The short circuit can start a fire, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electrical junction block on 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles is a connection point for wiring in the electrical system. It routes power through circuits and keeps those connections separated from the metal bracket and frame that hold the block in place. That separation matters because the frame is conductive metal.
On affected F-59 chassis, water mixed with road salt can collect around the junction block and mounting hardware. In that corrosive environment, corrosion can bridge the gap between the electrical junction block and the bracket or frame. Once that path forms, electricity can short across the block instead of staying inside the intended circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. A fleet driver or owner should treat unusual electrical behavior around the chassis as a reason to have the vehicle checked, but the recall filing does not identify a reliable early symptom.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 F-59 model years, and the listed component is the electrical system for each year.
| 2013 Ford F-59 | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-59 | electrical system |
| 2012 Ford F-59 | electrical system |
| 2014 Ford F-59 | electrical system |
| Units affected | 4,867 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short circuit in the junction block can start a fire. Ford's remedy notes that the fire risk exists whether the F-59 is being driven or parked, so park affected vehicles outside until the recall remedy is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2014 Ford F-59 is included in this recall.
- Park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the junction-block repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask whether the free junction-block replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V401 when you call.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 with questions about Ford recall 14S11.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician will replace the electrical junction block with an improved design, free of charge once the remedy is available. Ford's recall notice says the short can cause a fire whether the vehicle is being driven or parked, so park the F-59 outside until the recall remedy is complete. The recall began on July 28, 2014, and Ford identifies this campaign as 14S11.
Timeline
| July 2, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V401?
Recall 14V401 covers 4,867 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles with an electrical junction block that can short against the mounting bracket or frame in corrosive conditions. A short circuit can start a fire, and Ford dealers replace the junction block for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2014 Ford F-59 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific F-59 is included in recall 14V401. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for recall 14S11. Park the affected vehicle outside until the junction block replacement is complete.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V401, Ford dealers replace the electrical junction block with an improved design free of charge at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In corrosive environments, water mixed with road salt can create a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting bracket or frame. Ford warned that the fire risk exists whether the vehicle is being operated or parked.
When did Ford start this recall repair?
Ford began the recall repair on July 28, 2014. If your VIN is included and the work was never completed, call a franchised Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 and reference recall 14S11.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V401000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-392-3673 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V401 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V401000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →