Ford points main recall over software program communication difficulty

Ford is recalling greater than 4.3 million pickup vehicles and SUVs on account of a software program difficulty that would trigger trailer brakes to not operate.

The recall impacts sure mannequin 12 months 2021 via 2026 F-150s, 2022-2026 Super Duty vehicles, 2024-2026 Rangers, 2022-2026 Expeditions, Mavericks, Lincoln Navigators and 2026 Transit automobiles.

When towing a trailer, the Integrated Trailer Module could lose communication with the automobile, probably inflicting a lack of brake and switch sign lights, or a lack of brake operate.

A mannequin 12 months 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck. (Ford Motor Co. / Fox News)

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If a automobile experiences the communications loss, Ford stated the motive force will see a “Trailer Brake Module Fault” message on the instrument panel, and the flip sign indicator will flash quickly. It stated a “Blind Spot Assist System fault” message might also seem.

Ford stated it’s not conscious of any accidents, accidents or fires attributed to the problem.

The automaker advised FOX Business that starting on March 17, updates will probably be obtainable for almost all of automobiles over the air (OTA), via dealerships or cellular service. The OTA updates are anticipated to be deployed for all automobiles by May.

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The motion introduced Thursday follows current recollects involving Ford Explorer SUVs. Nearly 413,000 mannequin 12 months 2017-2019 Explorers are being recalled on account of a rear suspension toe hyperlink that may fracture, probably affecting steering management.

A 2017 Ford Explorer outfitted with the XLT Sport Appearance Package. (Ford Motor Co.)

Toe hyperlinks assist keep rear wheel alignment. If one breaks, it could actually trigger adjustments in automobile dealing with and lift the chance of a crash, in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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In a separate motion, Ford can also be recalling 40,655 automobiles to handle battery failures and brake pedal defects, which regulators stated might improve the chance of a crash.

In 2025, Ford issued 103 security recollects, surpassing its earlier annual excessive with months nonetheless remaining within the calendar 12 months, FOX Business beforehand reported.

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FOX Business’ Bradford Betz and Reuters contributed to this report.