The 2021–2023 F-150 Parking Brake Fault and Its Real Recall Scope
Parking brake fault on your 2021–2023 F-150? Ford says these trucks weren’t built in VIN order, so the model year alone can’t tell you if 23S35 applies.
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F-150 Rear Axle Recalls on 2021–2025 Max Tow Trucks, Explained
The F-150 rear axle recalls hinge on one bolt: when it loosens, owners hear a click; when it breaks, its head rattles inside the wheel center cap.
Right Steps for 2021 F-150 Owners Facing the 26S48 Recall
Recall 26S48 covers some 2021 F-150s, and Ford’s own filing explains why the parking brake matters until the 2027 fix.
Ford 10 Speed Transmission Lawsuit Update for 2017–2020 F-150s
Ford’s 10-speed lawsuit never covered 2021 or newer F-150s, and the 1.4 million-truck recall targets the six-speed. Here’s what applies to yours.
What an F-150 10-Speed Transmission Repair Costs After Warranty
10-speed F-150 repair costs out of warranty start with your build date: Ford’s CDF bulletin covers 2021–2022 trucks built by 15 August 2022.
Lost Gears in Your 2017–2022 F-150 10-Speed? The Documented Cause
Lost gears in a 10-speed F-150? Ford’s two current CDF bulletins split affected trucks at a 15 August 2022 build date, and one test decides the repair.
F-150 Clunk When Stopping? The Right 2017–2022 Ford Bulletin
F-150 clunk when stopping isn’t always the 10-speed. The 26S28 downshift recall covers only 2015–2017 six-speed trucks; here’s what applies to yours
Confirmed F150 10 Speed Transmission Problems, 2017–2020 Trucks
F150 10-speed shifting harsh or late? Ford’s bulletins since March 2018 move from a 0.3-hour reflash to a transmission-out CDF repair.
What the 26S28 Recall Covers on Your 2015–2017 F-150
The 26S28 recall’s PCM update is free for every covered truck, but a stored transmission code can also get your lead frame replaced at no cost.
The Exact F-150 Downshift Recall for Your 2011–2014 Truck
The F-150 downshift recall didn’t end in 2024: Ford’s four-code rule decides whether a 2014 truck gets a new lead frame or just a reflash.
