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Ford Edge Recall 16V733: Stability control may fail silently, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 16V733, reported October 12, 2016, 53 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some vehicles had incorrect anti-lock brake and electronic stability control software installed during dealer service. This software can cause the stability control system to lose control of engine torque, and it may not display a warning light if the anti-lock brake or stability control system malfunctions. Without that warning, the driver may not know the system has failed, which increases the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Authorized Ford dealers will replace the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module and update the service software. Ford will notify owners directly. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 16C14), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V733Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Edge20152016