The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009. 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.
The risk
In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The fix
Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall began on February 10, 2011. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 11V-049 (11V049000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 11S15 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Structure › Body › Door |
| Report date | February 1, 2011 |
| Owners notified | February 10, 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 280,946 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the body & structure
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 11V-049 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 280,946 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.