Ford issues safety compliance, recalls 2020-21 Ford F-Series

Ford Motor Company has issued safety compliance and safety recalls for select 2020-21 Ford F-Series vehicles over windshield adhesion issue.

The affected vehicles, it was learnt, did not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as the front windshields were said to be inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure.

It was noted that in the event of a crash, the windshield might not adequately stay in place, which could increase the risk of occupant injury.

This action affects 79,017 vehicles in the US and federal territories, 6,986 in Canada and 1,347 in Mexico.

It specifically involves 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant from Oct. 27, 2020, to February 3, 2021; 2020-21 Ford Super Duty vehicles built at Kentucky Truck Plant from Oct. 13, 2020, to Jan. 23, 2021.

The Ford gave the reference number for this recall as 21C06.

“Safety recall for select 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles with 6.7-litre engines for labels with incorrect payload information,” it stated.

It added, “Affected vehicles display overstated payload capacity values on the tyre and loading information label, overstated accessory reserve capacity values on the safety certification label, and overstated weight values on the truck camper loading documentation.

“If the vehicles are loaded to the payload stated on the tire and loading information label, they may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating or gross axle weight rating.

“This may result in tire loading beyond rated capacity, suspension overload and increased stopping distance, which could increase the risk of a crash.”

Ford said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

It said owner notifications would be issued on April 6, adding that dealers would remove and reinstall the windshield using standard service procedures.