Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V733000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V733000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015-2016 ford edge vehicles manufactured february 9, 2015, to august 12, 2016 Includes 53 affected units, Software Affecting Stability Control/FMVSS 126,135, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 ford edge vehicles manufactured february 9, 2015, to august 12, 2016

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 ford edge vehicles manufactured february 9, 2015, to august 12, 2016. during dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect antilock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) software. this software can cause the esc system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an abs or esc system malfunction. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems" and number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the abs module, and update the service software, free of charge. the recall begin november 22, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16c14.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V733000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-10-12T00:00:00
Subject: Software affecting stability control/fmvss 126,135
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 53

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16C14
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 ford edge vehicles manufactured february 9, 2015, to august 12, 2016. during dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect antilock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) software. this software can cause the esc system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an abs or esc system malfunction. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems" and number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the operator is not warned of an abs or esc malfunction and the esc loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the abs module, and update the service software, free of charge. the recall begin november 22, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16c14.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.58

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