Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford F-150 models due to an issue with the reverse lights. Affected vehicles covered under this recall were previously included in a separate recall, No. 24S38, but did not receive proper repairs.
The defect: in affected vehicles – which are equipped with the Onboard Scales feature – an over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
The hazards: disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Components: body control module software
Affected vehicles: select 2021 Ford F-150 models equipped with the Onboard Scales feature that were produced between July 21st, 2021, and November 16th, 2021.
Number of vehicles affected: 10
The fix: dealers will install the proper updates to the body control module software, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin June 9th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S57.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S57
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
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