Ford sync software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the electronic stability control (esc). Here is what owners need to know.
The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-801.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | Ford F-150 |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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