NHTSA Complaint #11448263 — 2018 FORD F-150 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11448263
Vehicle	2018 FORD F-150
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Date of Incident	January 20, 2022
Date Filed	January 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Tailgate opens on its own at highway speeds which could result in contents of pickup bed being ejected onto roadway or following vehicles. This was the subject of a prior recall and the repair was completed, however the problem has reoccurred twice recently.

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