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Recall 11V-352

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 to 2005 Ford Excursion and 7 other models: Exterior lighting (brake lights); Exterior lighting (tail lights).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-352
Reported
July 13, 2011
Vehicles affected
26,715 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.

The risk

Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles