Issue Date

2022-03-25

Description

REPROGRAM INTEGRATED TRAILER RELAY MODULE

Safety Risk

LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATED. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD IS EXCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PROGRAM WOULD PROVIDE FOR A FREE REPAIR FOR THIS CONCERN. FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.

Campaign/NHTSA#
22S17/22v193

 

I tried mine when I got it back in the fall and I don't think the trailer brakes did anything. I'm only pulling a 3000# camper so wasn't too worried, but good to know, thanks

 

I received that also guess I’ll make an appointment before I go camping.

 

Yeah, I switched up my oil change appointment so that I can get this sorted out before get our trailer out of storage and tow it next month. Along with the other recall (underbody insulation) hopefully.

 

Hmmm, I wonder if I need to worry about this. I picked up my truck yesterday. Planning a long trip in a couple months....

 

I've experienced this problem while towing often. I would address it with the module re-program before you tow. Its not fun to lose trailer brakes.

 

Is this only for factory installed? or does it also cover those installed after purchase?

 

If its a Ford Integrated Break controller, I would have it checked for a software update. If it was installed later, your VIN probably wont display a recall alert for it as it was not an as built item. But the Module was probably manufactured in the past year which may make it vulnerable to the problem the programming fixes.

 

Does anyone know if the software patch is available yet?

 

The patch is available as is the transmission patch, both of which I get to do next month. If I do tow between now and then its going to be a Uhaul which has surge brakes.