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Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Vehicles over Faulty Software. See Which Models Are Affected.
- Ford announced a wide recall of nearly 4.4 million vehicles over a software fault that can disable trailer lights, signals, and brakes, affecting models from 2021-2026.
- Amid an internal probe that started in October of 2025, Ford investigated a software fault in the integrated trailer module that can sever tow-vehicle links at startup.
- Drivers may encounter an in‑vehicle `Trailer Brake Module Fault` alert and rapid turn-signal flashing if communication is lost; Ford says it is aware of 407 incidents but reports no accidents or injuries, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns such failures increase crash risk.
- Starting March 17, Ford will offer an over‑the‑air update, with notices in mid‑March, and aims to deploy fixes to all impacted vehicles by May; owners can get the free fix via OTA, mobile service, or at Ford and Lincoln dealers.
- This is the Blue Oval's 11th recall this year, bringing total recalled vehicles to 4,957,486, with the majority from this latest campaign raising executive concern.
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Ford recalls over 4 million pickups, SUVs due to software glitch that could cause brake, light failure
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