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NHTSA recall 24V443000

OTA BCM Software Update May Disable Reverse Lights

Ford Motor CompanyReported June 14, 2024Software
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Vehicles affected
159
Completion rate
86.16%
Remedy
Dealer visit
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

Issue

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.

Related Recalls

Internal ID: 24V443000 · Updated October 12, 2026

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