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🧸 Product DE February 14, 2020

Ford — F-150

Passenger car under Ford recall code: 19S40.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The attachment of the positive battery cable can be defective. This can result in failure of the vehicle's electrical system and engine increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, this can lead to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.

Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2401 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a warning about some Ford F-150 trucks. A part that connects the battery may not be made correctly.

What's happening? This bad part can cause electrical problems or even a fire in the engine.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Ford F-150, check if your truck is part of this problem.

What should I do? Call a Ford dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The attachment of the positive battery cable can be defective. This can result in failure of the vehicle's electrical system and engine increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, this can lead to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment. · Origin: United States

First published
February 14, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000587

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — F-150. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The attachment of the positive battery cable can be defective. This can result in failure of the vehicle's electrical system and engine increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, this can l...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 14, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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