- Ford is recalling 280,946 2009-'10 F-150 trucks for defective door handles.
- In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail, causing the door latch to open.
- The recall is expected to begin on February 14, although Ford notes that parts are not expected to be available until mid-April.
WASHINGTON — Ford is recalling 280,946 2009-'10 F-150 trucks for defective door handles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage, resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position," said the NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail, causing the door latch to open."
In other documentation filed with the federal government, Ford said that as of January 21, 2011, there are no reports of accidents or injuries related to the defect.
The recall is expected to begin on February 14, although Ford notes that parts are not expected to be available until mid-April.
Ford dealers will inspect the interior door handles and will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Ford F-150, have it checked out ASAP with your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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shelbyturboz says:
03:50 PM, 02/04/2011
g wish they would recall my 1999 chevy prizm i have replaced 4 door handles. they just break way to easy.