NHTSA Recall # | 68883 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V128000 |
MFG Compaign # | 10S14 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 07/03/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/10/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/11/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/02/11 |
Report created | 25/02/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8022 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 . |