Ford recalls more than half a million vehicles in Canada due to software problem
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Ford is recalling more than half a million vehicles in Canada and about 4.3 million in the U.S. due to a software glitch that can cause trailer brakes to not work and exterior lights to fail.
The recall will affect some models of some of Ford’s most popular vehicles, including certain models 2021-2026 F-150s, 2022-2026 Super Duty trucks, 2024-2026 Rangers, 2022-2026 Mavericks. approximately 590,191 Vehicles in Canada are affected.
The company says it will release an over-the-air software update for affected vehicles. However customers will also be able to use the mobile service or visit a Ford dealer to get the update.
Ford says the update will be available for most models starting March 17 and will be rolled out to all vehicles by May.
Software problem occurs when towing a trailer This may cause the trailer to lose communication with the vehicle, causing the trailer’s stop lamps and turn signals to not light. In some cases, the trailer’s braking function may also be lost.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that trailer lights or brakes that do not work can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford says a “Trailer Brake Module Fault” message will pop up for drivers and the turn signal indicator will flash rapidly if a vehicle experiences a communication loss.
Ford said it is aware of 407 incidents that may be related to the recall issue, but there have been no accidents or injuries associated with it.
