Recall 21V155 affects 15,769 2018-2020 Ford F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, and Escape vehicles with overcured tires. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 15,769 2018-2020 F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, and Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires because one or more tires were cured too long during production. An over cured tire can break in the sidewall, lose air suddenly, or shed tread or belt material, and Ford dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled part is the tire itself on certain 2018-2020 Ford F-250 Sd, F-150, F-350 Sd, and Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. A tire normally holds air, carries the vehicle's weight, and keeps the tread in contact with the road during braking, steering, and acceleration. Its rubber and internal structure have to stay strong through heat, load, and road impact.
On affected vehicles, one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production. Curing is the heat-and-pressure step that forms the tire and sets the rubber. When that process runs too long, the tire does not match the intended production condition, which creates a tire durability concern. Ford traced the issue to Continental manufacturing and shipping records involving 19 potentially overcured tires.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on vehicle year or model alone, because the VIN and tire information decide whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
Covers F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, and Escape vehicles across 2018-2020, all tied to tire equipment.
| 2019 Ford F-250 Sd | tire |
|---|---|
| 2018 Ford F-150 | tire |
| 2018 Ford F-350 Sd | tire |
| 2020 Ford F-350 Sd | tire |
| 2020 Ford F-250 Sd | tire |
| 2018 Ford F-250 Sd | tire |
| 2019 Ford F-350 Sd | tire |
| 2019 Ford Escape | tire |
| Units affected | 15,769 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overcured tires can develop a sidewall break, sudden air loss, belt edge separation, or tread and belt loss. That tire failure can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Schedule the tire inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Ford F-250 Sd, F-150, F-350 Sd, or Escape is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free Continental tire inspection and replacement for any overcured tires.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V155 and Ford recall 21S10 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the dealer inspection is complete. Pull over safely if a tire loses air or shows sidewall damage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the Continental tires covered by recall 21V155 and replaces any affected tires that fail the inspection. The inspection, replacement tires, and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket tire repairs already paid are handled through Ford's original warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the warranty program provides a free repair for this concern. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 10, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| March 11, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 29, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 27, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V155?
Recall 21V155 covers 15,769 2018-2020 Ford F-250 Sd, F-150, F-350 Sd, and Escape vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires. The tires were over-cured during production and can suffer sidewall breaks, sudden air loss, or tread and belt loss.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Ford F-250 Sd, F-150, F-350 Sd, or Escape is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V155. If it is, call a franchised Ford dealer and ask for recall 21S10. The dealer will inspect the tires and replace affected tires for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost. Ford dealers will inspect the Continental tires and replace affected tires free of charge under recall 21V155.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden tire failure that can cause loss of vehicle control. Ford says over-cured tires can develop a sidewall break, sudden air loss, or belt edge separation that leads to tread or belt loss. The repair path is a free dealer tire inspection and replacement where needed.
What if I bought the Ford vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ford is included, then contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 21S10 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V155000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V155 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V155000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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