Recall 10V659 covers 14,737 2011 Ford F-150, Super Duty, Edge, and Lincoln Mkx vehicles for body control module shorts. Repair is free.
Ford is recalling 14,737 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 Sd, F-550 Sd, Edge, and Mkx vehicles because body control modules built during a six-day supplier production period have an internal short risk. An electrical short can overheat the module and result in an unattended vehicle fire; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The body control module in these 2011 Ford F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, and F-350 vehicles is an electronic control unit for body systems. It routes and controls electrical signals for equipment tied to the vehicle body, rather than acting as a mechanical body panel or structural part.
Ford identified the problem in modules built by a supplier during a six-day production period. The affected modules have the potential for an internal short, which means electrical current travels through a path inside the module where it does not belong. That fault is inside the module itself, not something caused by normal owner use.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a noise, dashboard message, smell, or change in driving feel to confirm whether the module in a specific vehicle is affected.
Who's affected?
The scope mixes pickup, chassis-cab, and crossover nameplates under the same body-structure component.
| 2011 Ford F-450 Sd | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-250 | body structure |
| 2011 Ford F-550 Sd | body structure |
| 2011 Ford Edge | body structure |
| 2011 Lincoln Mkx | body structure |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | body structure |
| 2011 Ford F-350 | body structure |
| Units affected | 14,737 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short in the body control module can create an overheating condition and lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked and unattended. Confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Ford F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, or F-350 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the body control module inspection and replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V659 when you call the dealer.
- Tell the dealer the repair addresses a body control module short that can overheat and cause an unattended vehicle fire.
- Bring the recall notice Ford mailed on January 11, 2011, or give the dealer your VIN if you no longer have the letter.
What happens at the repair
The known dealer repair is focused on the body control module, which controls several electrical functions. Once Ford opens the final repair, a Ford technician will check the module and replace it when the inspection shows replacement is needed. The recall repair will be free, including parts and labor. Ask the Ford service desk to confirm whether the body control module replacement applies to your VIN before the appointment is written.
Timeline
| December 29, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V659?
Recall 10V659 covers 14,737 2011 Ford F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, and F-350 vehicles built with body control modules that can develop an internal electrical short. Ford dealers will replace the body control module if needed for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Ford F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, or F-350 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V659. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the body control module inspection or replacement. Reference recall number 10V659 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford will replace the body control module if needed free of charge at a franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V659?
The risk is an unattended vehicle fire. If the body control module develops an internal electrical short, the module can overheat and start a fire while the vehicle is unattended. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this 2011 Ford vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your exact F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, or F-350 is included, then call a Ford dealer with recall number 10V659.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V659000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V659 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V659000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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