Recall 23V509000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 23V509000. Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL. 870,701 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2021 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-150 | 2022 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-150 | 2023 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 23V509000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2161308 | Dec 28, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509… |
| 2116382 | Jul 1, 2025 | 2022 FORD F-150 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and attempting … |
| 2116381 | Jul 1, 2025 | 2022 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and attempting … |
| 2100512 | Jun 7, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V653000 (SEAT BELTS)… |
| 2100513 | Jun 7, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V653000 (SEAT BELTS)… |
| 2098259 | Jun 6, 2025 | 2023 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake… |
| 2099460 | Jun 5, 2025 | 2023 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle would immediately bra… |
| 2057776 | Jan 20, 2025 | 2022 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to reverse out of the parki… |
| 2012581 | Jul 4, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owned a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle … |
| 1993925 | Feb 9, 2024 | 2022 FORD F-150 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle independently b… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.