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Recall 24V-443

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2021 Ford F-150: Electrical system (body control module, software); Exterior lighting (back up lights).

At a glance

Campaign number
24V-443
Reported
June 14, 2024
Vehicles affected
159 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles 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 risk

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles