Ford F-150 Fire Risk: Understanding Vehicle Recalls & Legal Options

Product Liability Attorney for Defective Auto Parts

Over the past few years, Ford has recalled its F-150 pickup trucks because they could catch fire.

In September 2018, the company recalled two million F-150 pickup trucks in the United States due to a malfunctioning seat belt mechanism that started fires. The recall impacts 2015 through 2018 F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles manufactured at its Dearborn Assembly Plant in Michigan from March 12, 2014, through August 23, 2018, and its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri from August 20, 2014, through August 23, 2018.

In December 2018, approximately 874,000 F-150 and Super Duty pickup trucks were recalled in December 2018 because the engine block heater cables were at risk of short-circuiting. The recall involves 2015 through 2019 F-150s manufactured at Ford’s Dearborn Assembly Plant (MI) from March 18, 2014 to November 17, 2018, as well as the same vehicles made from its Kansas Assembly Plant from August 21, 201,4 to November 17, 2018, and its Kentucky Assembly Plant from October 8, 2015 to November 17, 2018.

Then, a few months later, approximately 327,000 of those same vehicles were recalled because of block heater cable splice connectors. The recall involves 2015 to 2019 F-150 vehicles built at the company’s Dearborn Assembly Plant from March 18, 2014, to November 17, 2018, and the same vehicles made in the Kansas City Assembly Plant from August 21, 201,4 to November 17, 2018. The Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles affected by the same recall include models from 2017 to 2019 that were made at the Ohio Assembly Plant from February 5, 2016, to November 17, 2018, and the same vehicles made in the Kentucky Truck Plant from October 8, 2015, to November 17, 2018.

The most recent F-150 recall Ford has experienced occurred in August 2020. A total of 431 2020 pickup trucks were sent back due to a fire hazard caused by an improperly attached battery cable. The trucks affected by the recall were built from June 30, 2020, to July 1, 2020, at the Kansas City Assembly Plant.

2018 Ford F-150 Recall Details and Fire Hazards

Ford has issued multiple recalls for its popular F-150 trucks due to serious fire hazards. A significant 2018 recall involved two million vehicles with malfunctioning seat belt mechanisms that could spark and ignite. Another recall that same year affected hundreds of thousands of trucks due to engine block heater cables at risk of short-circuiting. These defective auto parts pose a severe danger to drivers and passengers. If your vehicle is part of a Ford truck fire hazard recall, it is crucial to take immediate action for your safety.

Contact a Ford dealership to have the necessary repairs performed at no cost to you. Keep all documentation related to the recall notice and any repairs that are completed. Understanding the specifics of the F-150 recall is the first step in protecting yourself from potential harm. Victims who have suffered losses due to a vehicle fire may have grounds for a Ford truck fire lawsuit. A successful product liability claim can help you recover compensation for medical bills, vehicle damage, and other related expenses. An experienced Illinois product liability lawyer can evaluate your case and guide you through the legal process to seek justice and financial recovery.

Manufacturers have a duty to produce safe vehicles, and failures can lead to a class action lawsuit against Ford. When a widespread defect like this emerges, grouping claims can be an effective legal strategy. Our legal team has extensive experience handling complex litigation against large automotive corporations to hold them accountable for their negligence.

If you have been affected, do not hesitate to seek professional legal counsel from a dedicated product liability attorney. Our firm offers free consultations to discuss your situation and explore your legal options. With over $75 million recovered for our clients, we have the resources and expertise to fight for the compensation you deserve.

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