CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
- Risk
- If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 Ford E-350 and E-450 vehicles built between November 3, 2014 and September 1, 2015, with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller, the trailer brake controller may fail to activate the trailer brakes. When the towing vehicle slows down, the trailer brakes may not engage as they should.
If the trailer brakes are not applied, the vehicle may need more distance to stop, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module at no cost to you. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 15S32). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford E-350 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford E-450 | 2016 |