Parking brakes can be very useful, but only in limited situations and when the driver intends to use them. Unexpectedly engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is moving can cause a loss of control and cause the vehicle to crash. Ford recently issued a recall for several hundred thousand F-150 pickup trucks for an issue that could cause their parking brakes to engage while driving.
The recall impacts more than 870,000 2021 to 2023 F-150s. Recall documents show that damaged wiring can cause the parking brake to activate unexpectedly, though the driver may get a warning light in the gauge cluster. The rear axle wiring harness can contact the axle housing, which can wear the wiring over time. Ford said it is not aware of any accidents related to the issue. To remedy the problem, dealers will inspect the wiring harness and install a new unit if necessary.
This is yet another recall for Ford, which was the most-recalled automaker in 2022. It issued 68 recalls last year that impacted almost nine million vehicles. The 2022 F-150 alone has ten recalls, including this one. Ford has promised to improve its vehicle quality, which could help it save billions in recall and repair costs as it looks to build an electric vehicle business.
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