Recall 24V443000: Ford F-150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary
The problem. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
The risk. Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V443000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24S38
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Report received
- June 14, 2024
- Owners notified
- June 26, 2024
- Built
- May 20, 2021 – Dec 10, 2021
- Units affected
- 159
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150: 2021
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.