Ford Tire Recalls Cover Spare Damage and Tire Failure
These Ford tire recalls describe three distinct defects rather than one shared cause. Certain 2020 F-150 trucks have potentially damaged 17-inch spare tires that may rapidly lose pressure or detach from the wheel. A separate Continental tire notice covers certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250 and F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles; excessive curing may lead to sidewall breaks, sudden air loss, or belt edge separation and tread/belt loss. Certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles have incorrectly manufactured tires that may affect handling and control. F-150 appears in two notices, but its spare tire and Continental tire defects have different stated causes.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2020 F-150 spare tire recall, 19S55: rapid air pressure loss or tire detachment from the wheel.
- Continental tire recall, 21S10: sudden air loss or tread/belt loss.
- 2023 Maverick/Bronco Sport tire recall, 24S20: loss of vehicle handling and control.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The notices for the F-150 spare tire recall, 19S55; the Continental tire recall, 21S10; and the Maverick/Bronco Sport tire recall, 24S20, do not tell owners to stop driving. None gives a park-outside instruction. For affected 2020 F-150 spare tires, the notice does not direct owners to stop driving. The same absence of a stop-driving instruction applies to the specified Continental-equipped Ford vehicles and to the affected 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles.
What the free repair involves
The F-150 spare tire recall, 19S55, requires dealers to replace the spare tire free of charge. For the Continental tire recall, 21S10, dealers inspect tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The Maverick/Bronco Sport recall, 24S20, likewise specifies tire inspection and replacement as necessary, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | Ford Maverick Bronco Sport Tires May Cause Handling Loss | high |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Ford Escape and F-150 Tires May Fail | high |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Ford F-150 Spare Tire May Be Damaged | high |
Common questions
Does the 2020 F-150 recall cover the spare tire?
Recall 19S55 concerns certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The notice says the spare may have been damaged when installed on the rim. Dealers replace the spare tire free of charge.
Which Ford vehicles are listed in the Continental tire recall?
Recall 21S10 covers certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250 and F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The notice describes excessive curing and requires dealers to inspect tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
Will dealers automatically replace tires on recalled Mavericks and Bronco Sports?
Recall 24S20 specifies inspection and tire replacement as necessary for certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The notice describes incorrectly manufactured tires that may cause loss of handling and control. Inspection and necessary replacement are free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.