The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V128000·Announced 2011-02-24

Ford and Lincoln Trucks Recalled for Body Control Module Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a faulty Body Control Module could cause an electrical short and vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short in the BCM) that could result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge, and Lincoln MKX trucks manufactured between October 25, 2010, and November 20, 2010. The recall involves approximately 8,022 vehicles.

The defect stems from a Body Control Module (BCM) that may have an internal short. This issue was not fully identified during previous inspections because a custom software routine used to read the BCM serial number failed to read the correct characters, potentially leaving affected modules unreplaced. If an electrical short develops, the module may overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire.

Dealers will inspect the Body Control Module and replace it free of charge if necessary. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 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 — Trucks and SUVs
Hazard
Affected units
8,022

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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