Ford Recall FAQs

The NHTSA conducts safety tests and collects data on vehicles over time to determine whether they have any engineering or production defects that make the vehicle unsafe to drive. If you’ve received notification that the NHTSA has issued recalls on your car, don’t worry. Our mechanics will fix your car for free and ensure it remains safe to drive on Birmingham streets. And if you’ve never received a notification, you may still be wondering, “Does my car have a recall?” Sometimes things get lost in the mail, so take a moment to learn about how to check for recalls on your car with Tuscaloosa Ford! If you find a Ford recall has been issued for your vehicle, get in touch with our service department. 

How Do I Check for Recalls On My Car?

If your Ford is properly registered, you should automatically receive a notice if any recalls have been issued for your vehicle. Still, things get lost in the mail, and if you have received notice, you may still be wondering, “Does my car have a recall?” It might, and you can find out if a Ford recall has been issued for your Bessemer vehicle yourself. All you need to do is plug your Vehicle Identification Number into the Ford recall tool. This number is located on the title of your vehicle. You may also find it on the certification label, which will either be located on your driver’s door sill or a sticker on the driver’s side of the windshield. On a side note, if your vehicle is more than 15 years old, you’ll need to get in touch with the Ford Customer Relationship Center, 

What to Do in the Event of a Ford Recall 

If you determine that recalls have been issued for your car, all you’ll need to get in touch with our Ford service center near Centreville. Our technicians will perform the repair swiftly without charging you a dime. We’ll even pick your car up if driving it poses a safety hazard. And if you require transportation, we’ll make sure you have a loaner vehicle.

Schedule for a Ford Recall Repair at Tuscaloosa Ford 

Now that you’ve read about how to check for recalls on your car, if you’ve determined that your car does have a recall, call Tuscaloosa Ford at (659) 251-2964 for swift assistance. We’ll get you back on the road in no time. And while you’re here, check out our Ford service tips for other helpful reads.