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Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that causes trailer brakes to fail.
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, possibly causing the brake and turn signals to fail or the braking function to be lost.
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If a vehicle experiences the loss of communication, Ford says the driver will see the message “Trailer Brake Module Fault” on the instrument cluster and the turn signal will flash rapidly. It said a “Blind Spot Assist System error” message might also appear.
Ford said it is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires attributed to the problem.
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The action announced Thursday follows recent recalls involving Ford Explorer SUVs. Nearly 413,000 model year 2017-2019 Explorers are being recalled due to a rear suspension toe link that could break and potentially affect steering control.
A 2017 Ford Explorer equipped with the XLT Sport Appearance Package. (Ford Motor Co.)
Toe links help maintain rear wheel alignment. If one breaks, it can cause changes in the vehicle’s handling and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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In a separate action, Ford is also recalling 40,655 vehicles to address battery failures and brake pedal defects, which regulators said could increase the risk of a crash.
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