The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V264000·Announced 2011-05-03

Ford Recalls 2011 F-650 and F-750 Trucks for ABS Module Defect

Ford is recalling 2011 F-650 and F-750 trucks because an incorrectly programmed ABS module may fail to warn drivers of trailer brake failures, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with air brakes and a trailer or tractor package. The recall addresses an incorrectly programmed Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) module that causes the vehicles to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems (ABS)."

The defect may prevent the vehicle from displaying a trailer ABS fault warning in the cab. If a trailer ABS failure occurs, the driver may not be alerted, which can result in trailer brake lock-up and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will notify owners and replace the ABS module free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 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 F-750, F-650 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
93

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 (2)

  • F-750
  • F-650 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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