---
title: "19V-864 recall: Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "19V-864"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-864"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-864.md"
---

# 19V-864 recall: Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 19V-864
**Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
**Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
**Filed:** December 4, 2019
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V864

## The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle.  Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

## The safety risk

Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Ford F-250 SD: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ford/f-250-sd/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ford/f-250-sd/2018.md)
- 2019 Ford F-250 SD: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ford/f-250-sd/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ford/f-250-sd/2019.md)
- 2019 Ford F-350 SD: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ford/f-350-sd/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ford/f-350-sd/2019.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-864