Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control

NHTSA campaign 22V193000 · announced March 25, 2022 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 391,836 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

The risk

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2022 Ford Expedition
• 2021 Ford F-150
• 2022 Ford F-150
• 2022 Ford F-250 Sd
• 2022 Ford F-350 Sd
• 2022 Ford F-450 Sd
• 2022 Ford F-550 Sd
• 2022 Ford Maverick
• 2022 Lincoln Navigator

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.