Trailer Brakes May Fail
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22E045000 |
| Report Received Date | 5/27/2022 |
| Component | N/A |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,383 |
| Completion Rate | 1.82% |
| Recall Category | Equipment |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Trailer Brake Controllers sold as accessory parts for 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles, with part numbers ML3Z-19H332-AA, ML3Z-19H332-BA and ML3Z-19H332-CA. The trailer brake controllers may fail to apply the trailer brakes when towing a trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system.
Issue
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Ford notified dealers on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S38.
