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Ford E-350, E-450 Wiring Harness Rubbing Damage
high How serious is it? About this label
An unexpected engine stall, or a loss of anti-lock brake and roll stability control performance, both increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V175000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some E-350 and E-450 vans, a wire harness near the rear of the vehicle can rub against the vehicle's frame. Over time, this can wear through wiring that supports the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system. Damage to the fuel pump wiring could cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. Damage to the ABS wiring can reduce anti-lock brake performance and cause a loss of roll stability control.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V175000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Safety risk
- Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.