Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The integrated trailer brake control is a system that helps you control your trailer's brakes and turn signals when you're towing. In certain 2021-2027 models, this system might lose connection with your vehicle while towing, which could cause problems with your trailer's lights and brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your trailer's lights or brakes could fail, making it harder for you to control the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash. This could also make it harder for other drivers to see your trailer, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
A free software update will be applied to your integrated trailer module by a Ford dealer or through an over-the-air update. You'll get a notice with instructions on how to schedule the update, and you can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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