NHTSA Recall 11V128000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V128000; Date: Feb. 24, 2011
If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ford Edge; 2011 Ford F-150; 2011 Ford F-250; 2011 Ford F-350; 2011 Ford F-450 Sd; 2011 Ford F-550 Sd; 2011 Lincoln MKX
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,022
Recall 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.
How to 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.
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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2011
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