Ford F-150 recalls

• Visual System#2026369July 28, 2026

  7,362 units affected

  Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause part of the rearview camera image to be blocked. Canadian regulations require the full rearview image to display while the transmission is in reverse gear. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with an 8-inch display and 360-degree cameras. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that is not fully displayed could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the APIM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

• Lights And Instruments#2026342July 14, 2026

  105 units affected

  Issue: This recall is for certain integrated trailer modules that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles. Note: This problem would cause a "Trailer brake module fault" message to be displayed and turn signal telltale to flash rapidly. Safety Risk: Trailer lights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and cause following drivers not to recognize that the vehicle is braking or intends to turn or change lanes. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the ITRM software.

• Powertrain#2026311June 24, 2026

  33,012 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the transmission could cause the parking pawl to become damaged. As a result, when the transmission is shifted to Park, the vehicle could move if the parking brake is not applied. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace any damaged transmission components.

• Lights And Instruments#2026288June 10, 2026

  12,774 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 20C03 (Transport Canada recall no. 2020-071) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to remain on when switching the master lighting switch from the ''Autolamp'' position to the ''headlamp on'' position. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are switched on. Safety Risk: Daytime running lamps that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the body control module software.

• Lights And Instruments#2026286June 10, 2026

  240 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 17C01 (Transport Canada recall no. 2017-040) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster screen not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the gear selection, speedometer, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. Safety Risk: Warnings, gauges, gear selection and tell-tales indicators that don't display could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument panel cluster software.

• Powertrain#2026283June 9, 2026

  4,673 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S37 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-346) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, a problem with the output shaft speed sensor could cause the transmission to downshift suddenly to first gear. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.

• Powertrain#2026280June 9, 2026

  1,158 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 17S35 (Transport Canada recall no. 2017-517) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. Under certain conditions, the transmission gear selection indicator (PRNDL) may not work. Additionally, the transmission could shift into the reverse or neutral gear. This could cause sudden and unexpected vehicle movements. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a 3.3 L engine and a 6-speed transmission. Safety Risk: A transmission gear selection indicator that doesn't work could create confusion. A vehicle that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.

• Powertrain#2026189April 15, 2026

  144,475 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the transmission to downshift suddenly to second gear. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 6-speed transmission. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.

• Lights And Instruments#2026079February 20, 2026

  627,267 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles. Note: This problem would cause a "Trailer brake module fault" message to be displayed and turn signal telltale to flash rapidly. This recall also affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles. Safety Risk: Trailer lights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and cause following drivers not to recognize that the vehicle is braking or intends to turn or change lanes. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the ITRM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

• Powertrain#2025691December 12, 2025

  50,037 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the integrated park module could cause the park pawl not to engage when the transmission is shifted to the park (P) position. If this happens, the vehicle could move when it's parked, and the parking brake isn't used. Note: This problem would cause a wrench light and a shift system fault message to be displayed in the instrument cluster. For the Maverick, Escape and Corsair models, this recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L hybrid engine. For the F-150 model, this recall only affects Lightning (electric) models. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the secondary on board diagnostic module (SOBDMC) software.

• Brakes#2025663December 1, 2025

  120 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the electronic brake booster (EBB) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EBB could enter a failsafe mode and cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force. This could also cause certain advanced driver assistance systems not to work properly. Safety Risk: A sudden increase in brake pedal force can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, driver assistance systems that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the EBB.

• Structure#2025587October 24, 2025

  23,437 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the moonroof wind deflector may not have been attached properly. As a result, the deflector could detach from the vehicle. Note: This recall also affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles. Safety Risk: A moonroof wind deflector that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the moonroof wind deflector.

• Lights And Instruments#2025586October 24, 2025

  4,241 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S30 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-340) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the rear lightbar could crack. If this happens, water could leak into the lightbar and cause the reverse lights not to work, or they could flicker. Note: This recall only affects trucks with the Platinum or Lariat trim package. Safety Risk: Reverse lights that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear lightbar and fasteners.

• Lights And Instruments#2025436August 22, 2025

  73,524 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. Safety Risk: Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument panel cluster module software.

• Lights And Instruments#2025416August 8, 2025

  421 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22C22 and 23C36 (Transport Canada recall nos. 2022-520 and 2023-638) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a third repair is required. Under certain conditions, the parking lamps could flicker. As a result, the parking lights could be difficult to see. Canadian regulations require the parking lamps to stay on constantly when the headlights are turned on. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with LED parking lamps. Safety Risk: Parking lamps that don't work properly could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the LED control module. The dealer will also update the body control module software.

• Lights And Instruments#2025415August 8, 2025

  197 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22C22 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-520) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. Under certain conditions, the parking lamps could flicker. As a result, the parking lights could be difficult to see. Canadian regulations require the parking lamps to stay on constantly when the headlights are turned on. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with LED parking lamps. Safety Risk: Parking lamps that don't work properly could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the LED control module. The dealer will also update the body control module software.

• Powertrain#2025414August 8, 2025

  22,663 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle hub bolt(s) could break and cause the axle shaft(s) splines to wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the truck is parked and the parking brake isn't applied, the truck could roll away. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package. This is an expansion of recall 23S65 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-705). Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the rear axle shafts.

• Seats And Restraints#2025394July 25, 2025

  6,534 units affected

  Issue: On certain hybrid trucks, the seat belt reminder chime may not work when you start the vehicle and your seat belt isn't buckled. Canadian regulations require both a seat belt reminder sound and visual telltale when a driver is not wearing their seat belt. Note: This recall only affects certain hybrid trucks equipped with a 3.5 L engine. Safety Risk: A seat belt warning that doesn't work correctly may not remind you to buckle your seat belt. Not wearing your seat belt can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the audio head unit software.

• Brakes#2025392July 25, 2025

  60,221 units affected

  Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the electronic brake booster motor to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in brake pedal force. This could also cause certain driver assistance systems not to work properly. Note: This problem would cause the antilock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and brake warning lights to turn on, warning messages to display in the instrument cluster and a warning chime to sound. Safety Risks: A sudden increase in brake pedal force can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, driver assistance systems that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electronic brake booster module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

• Fuel System#2025366July 8, 2025

  107,534 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software. For Super Duty models, the dealer will replace the fuel pump.

• Visual System#2025360June 27, 2025

  16,575 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

• Tires#2025330June 13, 2025

  11 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) models, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S45 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-338) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) models, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not turn on until the tire pressure is very low. Driving a vehicle with low tire pressure could lead to poor handling and/or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should check the tire pressure and ensure that it matches the pressures listed on the tire and loading information label located inside the driver's door jamb.

• Electrical#2025324June 13, 2025

  428 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the engine wiring harness could become damaged by contact with the engine coolant hose. As a result, the powertrain control module (PCM) connector pins could pull out. If this happens, the engine could stall. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a 2.7 L engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the engine wiring harness.

• Suspension#2025286May 23, 2025

  11,409 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the knuckles. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-778. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nuts. If any loose or missing nuts are found, the dealer will replace the steering knuckle(s) and nut(s).

• Engine#2025284May 23, 2025

  33 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the connecting rods may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine. Safety Risk: An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine.

• Visual System#2025260May 9, 2025

  159,135 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the SYNC software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

• Steering#2025258May 9, 2025

  1,846 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the bolt used to attach the lower steering shaft to the steering gear may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower steering shaft bolt.

• Brakes#2025198April 11, 2025

  13,875 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. If this happens, there could be reduced braking. Note: This problem may cause a warning chime to sound and a red brake warning indicator to display in the instrument cluster. This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L Ecoboost engine. This is an expansion of recall 22S11 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-115). Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the brake master cylinder. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster.

• Engine#2025163March 28, 2025

  653 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cup plug(s) may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L turbo engine. Vehicles affected by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-687 also require this repair. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cup plug(s).

• High Voltage#2025162March 28, 2025

  4 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of hybrid trucks, the wrong fuse may have been installed in the high-voltage battery junction box. As a result, the fuse could blow and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels, if the truck is in electric-only mode. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the 60-A fuse with one that has a 150-A rating.

• Powertrain#2025137March 14, 2025

  14 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S15 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-144) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, the powertrain control module (PCM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) could cause the transmission to shift into neutral while driving, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels. If the vehicle speed drops below 3 km/h after this happens, the transmission can shift to park automatically. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 2.7 L, 3.5 L, or 5.0 L engine and without auto start-stop technology. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software.

• Powertrain#2025132March 14, 2025

  39 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission valve body may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the reverse gear may not work, or the vehicle could move forward, when the reverse ("R") or neutral ("N") positions are selected. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Safety Risk: A vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission main control valve body.

• High Voltage#2025110March 2, 2025

  216 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80% until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace the high-voltage battery modules, as necessary.

• Brakes#2025106March 2, 2025

  10,627 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S17 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-146) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional trailer brake controller. Safety Risk: A loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated trailer brake control module software.

• Visual System#2024779December 20, 2024

  218,614 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper linkage could corrode and seize. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper linkage.

• Suspension#2024778December 20, 2024

  1,599 units affected

  This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-286. Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the knuckles. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nuts. If any loose or missing nuts are found, the dealer will replace the steering knuckle(s) and nut(s).

• Engine#2024687November 8, 2024

  343 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear engine cup plug may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L turbo engine. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cup plug.

• Lights And Instruments#2024527September 13, 2024

  4,210 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, an unrelated over-the-air update to the body control module may have prevented the software update from recall 22C22 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-520) from being received. As a result, a second repair for 22C22 is required at a dealership. Under certain conditions, the parking lamps could flicker. As a result, the parking lights could be difficult to see. Canadian regulations require the parking lamps to stay on constantly when the headlights are turned on. Safety Risk: Parking lamps that don't work properly could make the vehicle less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the LED driver module (LDM).

• Engine#2024492August 23, 2024

  11,821 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the intake valves may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the valves could break and cause the engine to fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine. This problem would cause the engine to run rough and the engine malfunction indicator lamp to turn on. Safety Risk: An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine.

• Structure#2024378July 1, 2024

  545 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass could separate from the vehicle in a crash. Safety Risk: A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reinstall the windshield.

• Lights And Instruments#2024347June 14, 2024

  22 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the backup lamps not to turn on when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: Backup lamps that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software.

• Powertrain#2024346June 14, 2024

  95,174 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the output shaft speed sensor could cause the transmission to downshift suddenly to first gear. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Note: This recall is an expansion of Ford recall nos. 19S07 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-065) and 19S19 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-282). Safety Risk: A loss of control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.

• Steering#2024269May 13, 2024

  77 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the wrong bolt may have been used to attach the lower steering shaft to the steering gear. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the lower steering shaft bolt.

• High Voltage#2024124February 26, 2024

  117 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, nuts in the high-voltage battery pack could be loose or missing. This could cause a short circuit or electrical arcing (sparks). If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit or electrical arcing could create the risk of a fire or injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nut(s). If any loose or missing nuts are found, further repairs will be needed. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

• Powertrain#2023705December 22, 2023

  20,664 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle hub bolt(s) could break and cause the axle shaft(s) splines to wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the truck is parked and the parking brake isn't applied, the truck could roll away. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the rear axle shafts.

• Airbag#2023678December 15, 2023

  2,206 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the wiring in the steering wheel clockspring could become disconnected. This would cause the airbag warning lamp to turn on, and the driver-front airbag would not inflate in a crash. The problem may also cause the horn or other steering wheel-mounted controls not to work properly. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clockspring.

• Brakes#2023639November 29, 2023

  1,408 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to return back to the default setting when the vehicle is started. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to start in the default setting each time that you start the vehicle. Safety Risk: A driver that isn't aware the stability control system is in a different setting could have an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update for the SYNC module to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

• Lights And Instruments#2023638November 29, 2023

  4,265 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the software update completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22C22 (Transport Canada Recall 2022-520) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. Under certain conditions, the parking lamps could flicker. As a result, the parking lights could be difficult to see. Canadian regulations require the parking lamps to stay on constantly when the headlights are turned on. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with LED parking lamps. Safety Risk: Parking lamps that do not work properly could make the vehicle less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the LED control module. The dealer will also update the body control module software.

• Heater And Defroster#2023555October 17, 2023

  453 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the electronic cabin coolant heater may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, you may experience reduced cabin heat, and the windshield defrost system may not work properly. Safety Risk: A windshield defroster that doesn't work may cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the electronic cabin coolant heater.

• Brakes#2023405July 25, 2023

  171,442 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle wiring harness could rub against the rear axle housing. Over time, this could cause damage to the wiring harness, and the electric parking brake could apply suddenly while driving. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and secure the rear axle wiring harness. If damage is found, the dealer will replace the wiring harness.

• Lights And Instruments#2023340June 9, 2023

  4,599 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the rear lightbar could crack. If this happens, water could leak into the lightbar and cause the reverse lamps not to work, or they could flicker. Note: This recall only affects trucks with the Platinum or Lariat trim package. Safety Risk: Reverse lamps that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear lightbar.

• Visual System#2023133March 13, 2023

  49,639 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly. Note: This problem could cause slow or erratic wiper arm movement. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.

• Powertrain#2023057February 13, 2023

  48 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, there could be a loose bolt inside the transmission. As a result, the bolt could move and block the parking pawl. If this happens, the parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park, and the vehicle could roll away if the parking brake isn't used. Note: You should always follow the parking procedure in the owner's manual and set the parking brake each time that you park. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create a risk of a crash or an injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission.

• Airbag#2023054February 13, 2023

  10 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the instrument panel cover may cause the passenger-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Note: This recall only affects F-150 Platinum and Limited trim models. Safety Risk: The passenger-front airbag may not open and inflate properly in a crash, which could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the right-hand instrument panel cover.

• Visual System#2022650November 15, 2022

  106,044 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper motor may fail. If this happens, the windshield wipers will not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that do not work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the windshield wiper motor.

• Airbag#2022521September 16, 2022

  25 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the instrument panel cover may cause the passenger-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. This could also cause plastic pieces to be propelled toward vehicle occupants when the airbag inflates. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with an admiral blue or carmine red interior. Safety Risk: The passenger-front airbag may not open and inflate properly in a crash, and plastic pieces could be propelled towards the vehicle occupants. This could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the right-hand instrument panel cover.

• Lights And Instruments#2022520September 16, 2022

  20,389 units affected

  Issue: Under certain conditions, the parking lamps could flicker. As a result, the parking lights could be difficult to see. Canadian regulations require the parking lamps to stay on constantly when the headlights are turned on. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with LED parking lamps. Safety Risk: Parking lamps that do not work properly could make the vehicle less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the LED driver module (LDM).

• Wheels#2022507September 8, 2022

  218 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Raptor models equipped with 37-inch tires, the wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen or fall off. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the wheel lug nuts. They will be tightened or replaced, as necessary.

• Structure#2022461August 12, 2022

  11,349 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the insulators under the truck may have been installed in error. As a result, it could loosen and damage the driveshaft. If this happens, the driveshaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. A broken driveshaft could also contact the ground and cause a loss of control. Additionally, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park and the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects certain 4x4 models with a 145" wheelbase that have specific trim packages and an aluminum driveshaft. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership inspect if underbody insulators are installed and add new attachments as required. The dealer will also inspect the driveshaft for damage and repair it, as necessary.

• Tires#2022338June 24, 2022

  220 units affected

  Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) models, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not turn on until the tire pressure is very low. Driving a vehicle with low tire pressure could lead to poor handling and/or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should check the tire pressure and ensure that it matches the pressures listed on the tire and loading information label located inside the driver's door jamb.

• Brakes#2022279May 30, 2022

  1,238 units affected

  Issue: This recall is for accessory trailer brake controllers that were dealer-installed or sold as an accessory part at a Ford dealership. A software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake. Safety Risk: A loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated trailer brake control module software.

• Visual System#2022282April 21, 2022

  584 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all. Note: This is an expansion of recall 20C19 (Transport Canada Recall 2020-454). Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.

• Visual System#2022197April 14, 2022

  77,815 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.

• Airbag#2022195April 14, 2022

  4,649 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the wiring for the steering column squib may be too short. As a result, the wiring could be damaged or separate if the steering column is fully extended. If this happens, the steering column may not collapse properly in a crash. A damaged wiring harness can cause the airbag warning light to turn on. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a power-adjustable, telescoping steering column. Safety Risk: A steering column that does not collapse properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the length of the steering column squib wiring harness. If the wiring harness is too short, the dealer will lengthen it.

• Brakes#2022146March 29, 2022

  95,896 units affected

  Issue: A software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional trailer brake controller. Safety Risk: A loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated trailer brake control module software.

• Powertrain#2022144March 28, 2022

  4,225 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the powertrain control module (PCM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) could cause the transmission to shift into neutral while driving, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels. If the vehicle speed drops below 3 km/h after this happens, the transmission can shift to park automatically. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 2.7 L, 3.5 L, or 5.0 L engine and without auto start-stop technology. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software.

• Visual System#2022116March 14, 2022

  34,734 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper motor may fail. If this happens, the windshield wipers will not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that do not work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the windshield wiper motor.

• Brakes#2022115March 14, 2022

  13,097 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks equipped with a 3.5 L Ecoboost engine, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. This can cause reduced front brake performance, and the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and increased pedal effort. Full braking function remains in the rear wheel circuit. Note: Depending on the amount of brake fluid loss, the driver may hear a warning chime and see a red brake warning indicator in the instrument cluster. This is an expansion of Ford recall 20S31 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-252). Safety Risk: Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the brake master cylinder. The dealer will also replace the brake booster if the brake master cylinder is leaking.

• Powertrain#2021775December 17, 2021

  40,362 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the insulation under the truck may loosen and damage the driveshaft. If this happens, the driveshaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. A broken driveshaft could also contact the ground and cause a loss of control. Additionally, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park and the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects certain SuperCrew 4x4 models with a 5.5' box that have specific options and an aluminum driveshaft. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to add new attachments for the underbody insulators. The dealer will also inspect the driveshaft for damage and repair it, as necessary.

• Structure#2021771December 17, 2021

  14,401 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to dealer to replace both left and right-hand tailgate latches.

• Airbag#2021638October 18, 2021

  61 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the side-impact sensors in the front doors may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the side airbags may not work properly in a side-impact crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer replace the driver and passenger-front door side-impact pressure sensors.

• Seats And Restraints#2021526August 23, 2021

  3,331 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the driver and/or front passenger seat belts may not be properly routed through the anchor eyelets. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash. Note: This recall only affects SuperCab body style trucks. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for inspecting the driver and front passenger seat belts before using either seat. Depending on the results, Ford advises that you should take the following steps: 1. If the seat belts pass the inspection, you should schedule an appointment and take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the seat belt retractor and pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. 2. If the driver's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, or you are uncertain of the results of your inspection, you should not drive your truck and contact your dealer to make arrangements to have it towed for an inspection. 3. If the front passenger's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, do not use that seat unit the seat belt has been inspected by a dealer.

• Steering#2021337May 31, 2021

  90 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, there may be an internal problem with the steering gear. As a result, the steering could suddenly become stiff or lock up while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden change in steering effort or a loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will contact owners and instruct you not to drive your truck. Ford will ask you to contact a dealer and arrange to have it towed to the dealership for a replacement of the steering gear.

• Powertrain#2021307May 24, 2021

  1,415 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the two-piece driveshaft could disconnect while driving and cause a loss of power to the wheels. If this happens, the truck could also move when the transmission is in Park, and the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects trucks with a 3.5 L gas engine rated for maximum trailer towing capacity or a 3.5 L HEV engine. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft assembly.

• Tires#2021141March 11, 2021

  3,082 units affected

  Issue: Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.

• Structure#2021085February 19, 2021

  6,986 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the truck in a crash. Safety Risk: A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.

• Visual System#2020454September 24, 2020

  76,576 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rearview camera.

• Brakes#2020252June 8, 2020

  42,309 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder front wheel circuit into the brake booster. If this happens, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and increased pedal effort. This can cause reduced front brake performance. Full braking function remains in the rear wheel circuit. Note: Depending on the amount of brake fluid loss, the driver may hear a warning chime and see a red brake warning indicator in the instrument cluster. Safety Risk: Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the brake master cylinder.

• Powertrain#2020144April 6, 2020

  12,090 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, it could move suddenly. Safety Risk: Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the shift cable locking clip. It will be re-seated if necessary. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked, until the recall repairs being completed.

• Lights And Instruments#2020071February 21, 2020

  50,989 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the software that controls the daytime running lights (DRLs). When the DRLs are on and the master lighting switch is rotated from the “Autolamp” position to the “headlamp on” position, the DRLs do not lower to parking light brightness. Canadian regulations require that the DRLs turn off when the headlights are turned on. Note: This only affects trucks equipped with LED headlights and the Autolamp feature (automatic headlights). Safety Risk: Lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.

• Electrical#2020069February 21, 2020

  19,679 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks with a 3.5-L engine, there could be a problem with the engine block heater cable. The wrong cable may have been installed when your vehicle was repaired under a previous recall. The cable that was installed may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high engine temperatures. When plugged in, this could cause a short circuit to occur, resulting in overheated or melted wiring. It could also cause the block heater not to work, and/or it could cause a household circuit breaker to trip. For details of the previous recall, please see Transport Canada recall no. 2019-174 (Ford no. 19S11/19G01). Safety Risk: Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Do not use your block heater until the recall inspection and repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the block heater and cable. Depending on the results of the inspection, the heater element and/or block heater cable will be replaced, as necessary. If the replacement parts are not available, the dealer will disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when the replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to have them installed.

• Electrical#2020023January 23, 2020

  89,472 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the electric tailgate latch could malfunction. This may cause the tailgate to unlatch on its own. If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses and will install a new tailgate handle release switch.

• Tires#2019666December 20, 2019

  51 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, the bead area of the spare tire may have been damaged when it was mounted onto the rim. Over time, this could cause the bead wire to separate and may result in tire failure. Safety Risk: A tire failure could affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the spare tire.

• Electrical#2019568November 12, 2019

  30,073 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks, a connection on the battery positive terminal could come loose. This can result in a loss of instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or cause the engine to stall. This issue could also create a high-resistance connection. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power and/or a loss of power to electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash. A high-resistance connection could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the connection of the positive battery cable. It will be cleaned and tightened as necessary.

• Seats And Restraints#2019437August 29, 2019

  70,741 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required.

• Other#2019420August 21, 2019

  5,327 units affected

  Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

• Powertrain#2019282June 11, 2019

  15,207 units affected

  Issue: This recall affects trucks equipped with a 5.0 L or 6.2 L engine that were previously fixed under recall 2019-065 (Ford Recall 19S07). That recall did not fix the problem that may cause the transmission to suddenly downshift to first gear. If this happens, the rear wheels could slow suddenly and potentially create a loss of stability. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module.

• Electrical#2019174April 10, 2019

  230,182 units affected

  Issue: The connectors on the engine block heater cable may have been damaged when your truck was serviced for recall campaign 2018-718 (Ford #18S45). This could cause a short-circuit, which may result in overheated or melted wiring. Safety Risk: Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Stop use of your engine block heater immediately. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install them. Do not use your engine block heater until the replacement parts are installed.

• Powertrain#2019065February 12, 2019

  158,971 units affected

  Issue: On some trucks, a sensor problem may cause the transmission to suddenly downshift to first gear. This could cause the rear wheels to suddenly slow and potentially create a loss of stability. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the Powertrain Control Module reprogrammed.

• Electrical#2018718December 20, 2018

  446,041 units affected

  Issue: Water and contaminants may damage and corrode the block heater cable connectors. This could cause a short-circuit, which may result in overheated or melted wiring. Safety Risk: Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Stop use of your engine block heater immediately. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install them. Do not use your engine block heater until the replacement parts are installed.

• Seats And Restraints#2018470September 4, 2018

  339,884 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the activation of the front seat belt pretensioners in a crash may result in momentary ignition of pretensioner exhaust gases. This could ignite materials in the B-pillar area, leading to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the B-pillar area, modify the floor covering and sound insulation, and apply heat-resistant tape.

• Fuel System#2018310June 13, 2018

  1,625 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly manufactured and could fracture at its mounting flange. This could cause an oil or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could increase the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, high-pressure discharge tube and mounting bolts.

• Powertrain#2018165April 5, 2018

  51,741 units affected

  On certain vehicles, a clip that locks the gear shift cable to the transmission may not be fully seated. Over time, this could allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift position selected by the driver. This condition could allow the driver to move the shifter to Park and remove the ignition key while the transmission gear may not be in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and reseat it as necessary.

• Powertrain#2018164April 5, 2018

  18 units affected

  On certain vehicles, a roll pin attaching the park pawl rod guide cup to the transmission case may not have been installed. Over time, this could cause the transmission to lose the Park function even when the shifter and instrument panel display PARK. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and install the missing roll pin as necessary.

• Seats And Restraints#2017593November 30, 2017

  22,620 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the front power seat adjuster assembly joint may become loose over time. A loose seat adjuster assembly may increase seat cushion deflection and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for proper torque of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt. If the bolt passes inspection, dealers will remove and clean the bolt, apply new threadlock and reinstall the bolt to the specified torque. If the bolt fails the torque inspection, threadlock will be added to the bolt and will be reinstalled as an interim repair until the final repair is available. The final repair will include replacement of the lift link, including new bushings and fasteners.

• Powertrain#2017519October 25, 2017

  3,370 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the roll pin attaching the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out. If this were to occur, movement of the shift lever by the driver will not change the transmission gear state. The transmission will remain in the gear it was in when the pin came out regardless of the position of the shift lever, and as a result, the shifter indicator could display inaccurate information. This could allow for the ignition key to be removed when the vehicle’s transmission is in a position other than park, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will remove and replace the roll pin with an updated part.

• Powertrain#2017517October 24, 2017

  2,021 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.3L V6 engine, 6-speed transmission and a column mounted gear shift lever, rapid movement of the transmission shifter from Park to Drive may cause loss of PRNDL gear indication in the instrument cluster, and momentary engagement of Reverse operation before the vehicle achieves forward Drive function. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, or alternatively, an operator may experience momentary Neutral operation rather than Reverse. Unintended vehicle movement may increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with new software.

• Engine#2017515October 24, 2017

  7 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with 3.5L V6 engines, certain cylinder heads are missing machined holes intended to supply lubrication to the camshaft bearing journals. Lack of proper camshaft lubrication will result in premature engine failure and loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine.

• Structure#2017502October 18, 2017

  222,408 units affected

  On certain vehicles, door latch shielding may not be sufficient. As a result, water could enter into the side door latch and freeze, causing the latch mechanism to bind after opening. In addition, latch actuation cables may have been bent or kinked during installation, and could result in latch binding. A frozen door latch, or bent or kinked actuation cable may result in a door that will not open or will not close. If a latch does not fully engage the door striker, there is a potential for a door to open while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will install water shields over the door latches and the door latch actuation cables will be inspected and repaired if needed.

• Seats And Restraints#2017465September 26, 2017

  57 units affected

  Certain vehicles equipped with a front passenger side manual seat track may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 207 - Anchorage of Seats and CMVSS 210 – Seat Belt Anchorages. If the front passenger seat track does not have sufficient weld penetration between the seat belt anchor and the seat cushion frame, the front seat passenger may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the manual seat track.

• Airbag#2017416August 30, 2017

  278 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the passenger's frontal airbag inflator could be over pressurized during airbag deployment due to a potential airflow impairment in the inflator module, which may cause the inflator to rupture. An inflator rupture during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could prevent proper deployment of the passenger frontal airbag and could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module.

• Seats And Restraints#2017413August 30, 2017

  14,682 units affected

  Certain vehicles equipped with rear inflatable seat belts may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 210 – Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle may have been assembled with a rivet that was improperly staked. As a result, the left rear seat belt assembly could separate from its mounting bracket during a crash, which could increase the risk of injury and would fail to meet the anchorage strength requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will inspect the left rear seat belt buckle rivet, and replace the seat belt buckle assembly if necessary.

• Seats And Restraints#2017373July 25, 2017

  20,681 units affected

  On certain vehicles, improperly tempered bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors due to a manufacturing issue. An improperly tempered bolt could fracture and compromise the structural integrity of the seat and/or seatbelt system's performance in a sudden stop or crash, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the bolts, and will remove and replace as necessary. Note: Only E-350 Extended Wagon models with 11-, 12- or 15-passenger seating configurations are involved in this recall.

• Accessories#2017276May 23, 2017

  304 units affected

  Certain decorative chrome door handle covers, sold as aftermarket accessories through Ford dealers, may affect compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. These accessories may cause the door handles to fail to conform to the inertial load requirements of the standard. A door handle fitted with a chrome cover could unlatch due to inertial loads during a side impact crash if the door were unlocked, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Covers will be removed from vehicles and owners will be reimbursed for parts and labour.

• Seats And Restraints#2017275May 23, 2017

  175 units affected

  Certain vehicles equipped with a manual-recline driver seat may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 202 - Head Restraints and CMVSS 207 - Anchorage of Seats. Due to a manufacturing error, the recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, which would result in the seat failing to meet the requirements of the standards. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front driver seat back frame build date and replace as necessary.

• Brakes#2017246May 8, 2017

  43,600 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with 3.5L V6 GTDI EcoBoost engines, the electric vacuum pump (EVP) may fail due to moisture entry through the engine vacuum harness. Failure of the EVP may result in reduced brake assist immediately after first start up, and depending on the driver’s reaction, may result in extended stopping distance which may increase the potential for a low-speed collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the EVP and vacuum harness.

• Lights And Instruments#2017040January 25, 2017

  1,057 units affected

  Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions. Immediately after an engine start-up in cold ambient temperatures, operators may experience a loss of instrument cluster display functionality, including the loss of PRNDL illumination, jittering gauge pointers and flashing on/off warning lights. This could result in the instrument panel cluster not illuminating and not displaying the selected transmission gear position, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster. Note: An inoperative instrument panel cluster may also prevent the activation of certain warning chimes, messages and warning lights.

• Seats And Restraints#2016329June 28, 2016

  1,198 units affected

  Certain vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat recliner may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 202 - Head Restraints and CMVSS 207 - Anchorage of Seats. There may be an inadequate weld between the driver's seat back and the manually operated seat back recliner mechanism, which may fail to meet the requirements of the standards. As a result, the driver's seat back may appear to be loose, twisted or lean to one side, and/or squeak/rattle. If this condition were present, in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat may not adequately restrain an occupant and would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame.

• Brakes#2016252May 24, 2016

  43,682 units affected

  On certain vehicles, brake fluid from the master cylinder may leak into the brake booster. Depending on the volume of fluid that leaks, the driver could experience visual and audible warnings due to the low fluid level in the master cylinder. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort, and extended stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the master cylinder. The brake booster will also be replaced if there is evidence that brake fluid has leaked into the booster.

• Powertrain#2016183April 26, 2016

  17,900 units affected

  Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission may experience an intermittent loss of the Transmission Output-shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Power Control Module. This could potentially cause an unintended downshift into first gear, which depending on vehicle speed at the time of the downshift, may cause the rear tires to slide or lock up until the vehicle slows. This may result in a loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with updated software.

• Accessories#2016089February 22, 2016

  286 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software developed for optional Multi-Contour seats may not properly classify an adult occupant sitting in the front passenger seat when the seat massage feature is activated. If an adult occupant in the front passenger seat is incorrectly classified as a child, in the event of a crash, the frontal airbag may not deploy which could increase the risk of injury. Correction : Dealers will update the occupant classification system module with a new software.

• Seats And Restraints#2015607December 21, 2015

  555 units affected

  Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 210 - Seat Belt Anchorages and (CMVSS) 209 – Seat Belt Assemblies. Front seat belt anchorages may have pretensioner cables that were not properly crimped and may fail to conform to CMVSS 209 assembly performance standards, and the strength requirements of the CMVSS 210 standard. These issues could result in the belts not adequately restraining occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace front driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors and pretensioners.

• Electrical#2015440September 30, 2015

  3,376 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), when the ACC is engaged, the driver may experience unexpected braking while passing a large, highly reflective vehicle. An unexpected ACC braking event could increase the risk of a crash involving a trailing vehicle. During this unexpected braking event, the Collision Warning System red warning light may also flash and an audible tone may be heard. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software. Note: The brake lights would illuminate while the brakes are applied by the ACC system, and the driver could still override the ACC system at any time using the accelerator pedal, brake pedal or by cancelling ACC through the steering wheel switches.

• Steering#2015196May 12, 2015

  3,349 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the intermediate shaft may have been improperly riveted during manufacturing. An improperly riveted intermediate shaft could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, which could result in a loss of steering control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft, and replace if required.

• Structure#2015178April 28, 2015

  18 units affected

  Certain vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields. Missing underbody heat shields on vehicles could lead to degradation or possibly melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and install missing components as required.

• Seats And Restraints#2014504November 5, 2014

  19,975 units affected

  On certain vehicles, a defect in the manually-adjustable seat tracks may cause the occupant classification system to incorrectly register the weight of the seat occupant. This could affect or disable the airbags and other supplemental restraint systems, and could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash that warrants airbag deployment and/or other supplemental restraint system function. Correction: Dealers will adjust seat track spacing and recalibrate the occupant classification system.

• Lights And Instruments#2014503November 5, 2014

  328 units affected

  Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The brake light switch may have been improperly adjusted and could result in the brake lamps failing to illuminate during a service brake application, contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will adjust the brake lamp switch.

• Steering#2014233June 17, 2014

  924 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the electric power assist steering (EPAS) gears may contain an incorrectly installed motor position sensor magnet. An incorrectly installed motor position sensor may lead to a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear.

• Airbag#2012150May 1, 2012

  5 units affected

  Certain vehicles may have been equipped with incorrect Occupant Classification System software. In some instances, these vehicles could temporarily experience an inaccurate occupant classification, which may illuminate the Passenger Airbag Disable lamp or activate the seatbelt minder. Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Classification System Module.

• Powertrain#2012149May 1, 2012

  1,125 units affected

  Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured Transmission Range Sensor. In some instances, when the shift lever is placed in the "R" position, signal may not be provided to the electronic transmission range indicator "PRNDL" for "R" illumination and/or for backup lamp activation. Should the backup lamps fail to illuminate, the driver's intentions to reverse may not be conveyed clearly to other motorists and/or pedestrians, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Transmission Range Sensor.

• Powertrain#2011426December 7, 2011

  2,765 units affected

  Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 102 - Transmission Control Functions. The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) switch may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail. This would allow the transmission gear shift lever to be moved out of the PARK position without depressing the brake pedal. Depending which gear the driver selects, the vehicle could begin to move forward or backward immediately. This movement could result in property damage, or cause the vehicle to strike a bystander, potentially resulting in personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the BTSI switch.

• Other#2011047January 31, 2011

  68,247 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the interior housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage, resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position. The door latch will remain fully engaged, however, the handle may be loose, causing a rattle or noise, and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. Depending on spring load force and handle position, the inertial loads experienced by the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open during a side impact crash. If this were to occur and the door opened during a crash, an occupant not wearing a seatbelt could be ejected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle assembly.

• Electrical#2010463December 23, 2010

  3,243 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Body Control Module (BCM) may develop an internal short. If an electrical short occurs, an overheating condition may result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Body Control Module.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026