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VehicleFeb 24, 20118,022 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (BCM) serial number. Based on the serial number the BCM was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a BCM that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.

What could happen

If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V128000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 24, 2011
Owners notified
Mar 7, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
8,022
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Oct 25, 2010 to Nov 20, 2010
Part
Electrical system › Software
Maker's own recall number
10S14

Notes

Ford safety recall no. 10s14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.