Ford recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
What could happen
Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Excursion 2002–2005
- Ford F-250 2002–2004, 2007
- Ford F-250 Sd 2002–2007
- Ford F-350 2002–2007
- Ford F-350 Sd 2002–2007
- Ford F-450 Sd 2002–2007
- Ford F-550 Sd 2002–2007
- Ford F250 2005–2006
- Ford Ranger 2004–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V352000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 13, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 26,715
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Maker's own recall number
- 11C18
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Mar 3, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.