Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
11V352000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)26715MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/13/201107/13/2011571108
Defect SummaryFord 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.
Consequence SummaryNon-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesFord's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
1873507/01/200510017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt12/05/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08/28/20081
 I rented a truck from u-haul in elk grove, ca at 4:50pm on 8/28/08. once the vehicle was above 45mph it started to shake violently and once it was dark, the tail lights on the right side were shown to be non-functioning. the representative did not do a vehicle inspection with me, in fact, he took off before i even pulled out of the drive-way. i called the repair service because i felt the vehicle was unsafe and was told by the mechanic they sent out that the rear end was coming apart and that the power brake system had no power when i came to a complete stop. i informed u-haul and they insisted that i still drive the vehicle back to their facility. i refused, citing that it was unsafe and illegal to drive a vehicle without the working tail lights. they then charged my credit card for the rental and mileage even though the vehicle still sat in my drive-way without them knowing what that mileage would be. *tr