Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's body control module may have a potential electrical short that could cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could catch fire while it's running, even if you're not driving or near it.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they'll replace the body control module for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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