Interior door handle spring failure
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 11V049000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V049000?
NHTSA recall 11V049000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on February 1, 2011. It addresses: Interior door handle spring failure. The recall affects approximately 280,946 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V049000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11S15. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.