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2014 Ford F-150 recall: switch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 5, 2014. It covers about 618 vehicles.

vehicles affected
618
reported
Nov 5, 2014
owners notified
Nov 25, 2014
related complaints
8

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.

Recall number 14V709000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about lights problems.

2014 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 14V709000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Ford F-150 switch?

Yes. Recall 14V709000, reported on November 5, 2014, covers about 618 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V709000?

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.

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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