22E045 – Trailer Brakes May Fail – Trailer Brake Controllers

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Trailer Brake Controllers sold as accessory

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May 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E045000

Trailer Brakes May Fail

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E045

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 6,383

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Trailer Brake Controllers sold as accessory parts for 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles, with part numbers ML3Z-19H332-AA, ML3Z-19H332-BA and ML3Z-19H332-CA. The trailer brake controllers may fail to apply the trailer brakes when towing a trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system.

Remedy

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Ford notified dealers on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S38.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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