Recall 11V352000: Multifunction Switch Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Excursion 2002-2005

Ford/F-250 2002-2004, 2007

Ford/F-250 SD 2002-2004

Ford/F-350 2002-2007

Ford/F-350 SD 2002-2004

Ford/F-450 SD 2002-2007

Ford/F-550 2004

Ford/F-550 SD 2002-2003 2005-2007

Ford/F250 2005-2006

Ford/F250 SD 2005-2007

Ford/F350 SD 2005-2007

Ford/F450 SD 2004-2007

Ford/F550 2003

Ford/F550 SD 2004-2007

Ford/Ranger 2004-2011

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 07, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V352000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 26,715

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers 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.

NOTES:
Ford'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.