Ford Recalls 2011 Trucks and SUVs for Body Control Module Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a body control module defect may cause an electrical short and unattended vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (body control module) that can result in an unattended vehicle fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2011 model year F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The recall involves approximately 14,737 vehicles affected by a defect in the body control module.
During a six-day production period, the supplier manufactured body control modules that may have the potential for an internal short. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur, which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Dealers will replace the body control module free of charge if necessary. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD, LINCOLN F-450 SD, F-250, F-550 SD, EDGE
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Light Trucks and SUVs
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 14,737
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (7)
- F-450 SD
- F-250
- F-550 SD
- EDGE
- MKX
- F-150
- F-350
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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