2002-2011 Ford Excursion, Ford F-250 and others recall: brake lights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 13, 2011. It covers about 26,715 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 26,715
reported: Jul 13, 2011
owners notified: Aug 15, 2011
related complaints: 69

Exterior lighting: brake lights

What is wrong: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Recall number 11V352000

Affected vehicles

Ford Excursion 2002-2005 2002 2003 2004 2005
Ford F-250 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford F-250 SD 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford F-350 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford F-350 SD 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford F-450 SD 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford F-550 SD 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford Ranger 2004-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 69 complaints about lights problems.

2002 Ford Excursion 2003 Ford Excursion 2004 Ford Excursion 2005 Ford Excursion 2004 Ford F-250 2005 Ford F-250 2006 Ford F-250 2007 Ford F-250 2004 Ford F-250 SD 2005 Ford F-250 SD 2006 Ford F-250 SD 2007 Ford F-250 SD

Questions about recall 11V352000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2011 Ford Excursion, Ford F-250 and others brake lights?

Yes. Recall 11V352000, reported on July 13, 2011, covers about 26,715 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V352000?

Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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