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Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Vehicles over Faulty Software. See Which Models Are Affected.
- Ford announced a wide recall of nearly 4.4 million vehicles over a software fault that can disable trailer lights, signals, and brakes, affecting models from 2021-2026.
- Amid an internal probe that started in October of 2025, Ford investigated a software fault in the integrated trailer module that can sever tow-vehicle links at startup.
- Drivers may encounter an in‑vehicle `Trailer Brake Module Fault` alert and rapid turn-signal flashing if communication is lost; Ford says it is aware of 407 incidents but reports no accidents or injuries, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns such failures increase crash risk.
- Starting March 17, Ford will offer an over‑the‑air update, with notices in mid‑March, and aims to deploy fixes to all impacted vehicles by May; owners can get the free fix via OTA, mobile service, or at Ford and Lincoln dealers.
- This is the Blue Oval's 11th recall this year, bringing total recalled vehicles to 4,957,486, with the majority from this latest campaign raising executive concern.
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Major automaker recalls 4.4 million vehicles due to glitch that can lead to crash
Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 4.4 million vehicles due to a software issue that may cause function failures in attached trailers. A glitch in the vehicles’ software may cause the towing vehicle and the attached trailer to lose communication with the tail lights, turn signals and brakes when starting, according to a report released by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ford will have to call 4′380,609 vehicles in the United States for review after detecting a problem in the module that controls the connection with trailers and that can cause brake and turning lights not to work.
Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles due to software issue
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.The recall affects certain model year 2021 through 2026 F-150s, 2022-2026 Super Duty trucks, 2024-2026 Rangers, 2022-2026 Expeditions, Mavericks, Lincoln Navigators and 2026 Transit vehicles.When towing a trailer, the Integrated Trailer Module may lose communication with the vehicle, potentially causing a loss of…
Ford Recalls Nearly 4.4 Million Vehicles Over Trailer-Control Software Issue
Ford Motor Company announced a recall of 4,380,609 vehicles due to an issue with the integrated trailer module that could cause the trailer brakes to stop functioning in certain vehicles. According to a safety recall notice on Feb. 20 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the integrated trailer module in vehicles in the recall population can stop communicating, usually when the vehicle is started. If a trailer happens to be conn…
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