How can I check my VIN number for recalls?
The best way to know for sure is to call the phone number that we provide on your vehicle’s recall page or go to the government NHTSA site and look up your specific car by its 17-character VIN number.
How do you check if recalls have been done?
Check for recalls twice a year on NHTSA.gov/recalls
- Visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall.
- If your vehicle does have a recall, call your local dealer to schedule the free repair.
- Sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to be notified by e-mail if your vehicle is affected by a future recall.
Do Ford recalls ever expire?
Can a Ford recall expire? Safety, Compliance, and Emissions Recalls do not expire. Affected vehicles remain eligible until the repair is completed. Other types of vehicle programs, called Customer Satisfaction Programs, typically have expiration dates and/or mileage limitations.
Does Ford charge for recalls?
Are recalls free? Yes, absolutely. Any repairs required due to a recall from Ford Motor Company will be conducted at no cost to you.
Do recalls show up on Carfax?
Carfax has tools that make it easy to see whether a car has an open recall. Our Carfax Vehicle Recall Check lets you search simply by entering a car’s vehicle identification number, or VIN You’ll be able to find out when the recall was issued, what the problem is, and if a remedy is available.
Is there a mileage limit on Ford recalls?
No, there is no mileage limit on recalls. The manufacturer will repair the part of the car that is causing the safety concern regardless of age, mileage or condition of the vehicle.
Do recalls have a time limit?
There is no time limit on getting a recall fixed, and most dealers should honor the recall and fix your car free of charge. The only exception is if your vehicle is older than ten years at the time of the recall, the dealer may not fix the vehicle for free.
Is there a recall on Ford Mustangs?
Ford Mustang recall; F-250, F-350 recall See the recall notice here. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment. 327 units are affected.