Ford when towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the exterior lighting tail lights. Here is what owners need to know.
When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-543.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford Explorer |
| 2025 | Lincoln Aviator |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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