Recall 11V128 covers 8,022 2011 Ford F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln Mkx vehicles for overheating body control modules. Free repair at franchised Ford dealers.
Ford is recalling 8,022 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 Sd, F-550 Sd, Edge, and Mkx vehicles because earlier software inspections missed body control modules with an internal short risk. An electrical short can lead to overheating and a vehicle fire; if your VIN is included, a Ford dealer will complete the repair free of charge once Ford makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The body control module is an electrical control unit that helps manage body-related functions in the 2011 F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, and F-350. Think of it as a small computer for vehicle electrical systems outside the engine and transmission. Ford used an Integrated Diagnostic System software routine to read the module serial number and decide whether the module needed replacement.
The problem is in that inspection software routine. It read the wrong set of characters from the body control module serial number, so a module that needed replacement was not always identified. If one of those affected modules stayed in the vehicle, the module had the potential for an internal short.
Ford's filing does not list an owner-visible symptom before the short occurs. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers seven nameplates from the 2011 model year, all tied to electrical system software.
| 2011 Ford F-450 Sd | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-250 | electrical system software |
| 2011 Ford F-550 Sd | electrical system software |
| 2011 Ford Edge | electrical system software |
| 2011 Lincoln Mkx | electrical system software |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | electrical system software |
| 2011 Ford F-350 | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 8,022 |
The 2011 model year and a matching model name do 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 overheating and result in a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether this recall has already been completed on your vehicle. 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 or replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free body control module inspection, which addresses the internal short risk that can overheat the module.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V128 when you call.
- Park away from structures if you smell burning, see smoke, or notice electrical problems before the dealer inspection.
What happens at the repair
Ford's remedy calls for a free dealer inspection of the body control module. Once the recall repair is available for your VIN, a Ford technician inspects the module and replaces it if the inspection shows the affected part is installed. The body control module controls electrical functions, so the inspection matters even if the vehicle starts and drives normally. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 24, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V128?
Recall 11V128 covers 8,022 2011 Ford F-450 Sd, F-250, F-550 Sd, Edge, Mkx, F-150, and F-350 vehicles with body control modules that were not correctly identified during inspection. An affected module can short internally, overheat, and lead to a vehicle fire. Ford dealers will inspect the module and replace it for free if needed.
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 11V128. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the body control module inspection. Reference recall number 11V128 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's remedy says dealers will inspect the body control module and replace it free of charge if needed. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V128?
The safety risk is vehicle fire. If the body control module develops an internal electrical short, the module can overheat and start a fire. Ford's free remedy is a dealer inspection of the body control module, followed by replacement if the vehicle has the affected part.
When did Ford start this recall repair?
Ford began the safety recall repair on March 7, 2011. Owners can still check the VIN and call a franchised Ford dealer for the body control module inspection. Ford also lists its Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 for recall questions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V128000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V128 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V128000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →