Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24V597000 |
| Report Received Date | 8/9/2024 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Vehicles Affected | 70,483 |
| Completion Rate | 82.21% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Issue
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.
