CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.
- 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
Some trucks in this recall may keep their daytime running lights at full brightness when the headlight switch is turned to the On position. The lights are supposed to dim in that case. Because they stay bright, the truck may be less visible to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet the federal lighting standard, FMVSS 108.
The fix is a software update to the Body Control Module, which dealers will install free of charge. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, using recall number 19C10. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall lookup or with a Ford dealer to confirm whether your truck is affected and has an open recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 20182019 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 20182019 |