Recall 10V659000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Report Date
20101229
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

Safety Consequence

IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.