2021 Ford F-150: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V443000 · 159 units potentially affected · filed Jun 14, 2024
What's 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.
Why it matters
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V443000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24S38
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
- Units affected
- 159
- Report received
- Jun 14, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jun 26, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 2021