Recall 10V659000: Body Control Module Fire Hazard

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Edge 2011

Ford/F-150 2011

Ford/F-250 2011

Ford/F-350 2011

Ford/F-450 2011

Ford/F-550 2011

Lincoln/MKX 2011

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 29, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V659000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Structure: Body

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 14,737

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.

CONSEQUENCE:
If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 10, 2011. owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 10S14. 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.