Your Ranger's tail light switch is the part that controls multiple lights, including turn signals, hazard lights, and brake lights. In some cases, the switch's internal slider might become damaged, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, your turn signals, hazard lights, and brake lights might not work, which could make it harder for other drivers to see you and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty tail light switch with a new one, free of charge, as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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 1-866-436-7332.
The corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle's headlamps are the parts that help make you visible to other drivers on the road. Some of these lamps don't have a required amber side reflector, which is a small piece of glass that helps reflect light towards oncoming traffic.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlamp is missing this reflector, it could be harder for other drivers to see you, especially at night or in low-light conditions. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assembly from Dope, Inc. You can contact them at 1-626-272-1798 for more information, and they'll process the refund for you.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
The amber side reflectors on your vehicle's replacement lamps are designed to help drivers see your vehicle from the side at night. However, some of these lamps may not have the reflectors, which could make your vehicle harder to spot on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lamps without amber side reflectors are on your vehicle, they could decrease visibility to other drivers, especially at night. This might lead to a crash, especially in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your replacement lamp supplier, AJ Motorsport, will notify you and offer reimbursement for the problematic lamps. If you've already purchased these lamps, you should contact AJ Motorsport at 626-618-2026 to arrange for reimbursement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.