RecallNotify
Sign up Check my VIN
Home/ Recalls/ Ford/ 11V352
Campaign 11V352 Posted July 13, 2011 26,715 units

2002-2011 Ford Ranger/F-Series Recall 11V352: Lights

RN
Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V352 covers 26,715 2002-2011 Ford Ranger, Excursion, and F-Series trucks and SUVs for lighting switch failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.

Ford is recalling 26,715 2002-2011 Ranger, Excursion, F-250 Sd, and F-350 Sd vehicles because a multi-function switch slider can deform and stop turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, or brake lights from activating. Non-functioning lights increase crash risk, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.

Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?

The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.

Check my VIN at NHTSA

RecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.

What's wrong?

The multi-function switch in these Ford vehicles is the steering-column switch that routes electrical signals for several exterior lights. On affected 2002-2011 Ford Ranger, Excursion, and truck models, that switch helps activate the turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, and brake lights when the driver uses the controls or presses the brake pedal.

The problem is inside the switch. Ford says a small slider subcomponent was shipped in a condition that can deform. When that slider loses its intended shape, the switch contacts no longer line up correctly. The result is an electrical command that does not reach the lights, so one or more of those exterior lights fail to activate.

There is no warning sign before failure. After the problem occurs, an owner sees a turn signal or hazard flasher that does not work, or another driver notices missing brake lights or tail lights.

Who's affected?

Spans Ranger, Excursion, F-250, F250, F-250 Sd, F-350, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd across 2002-2011, with brake-light and tail-light components listed separately.

2008 Ford Ranger Brake lights
2008 Ford Ranger Tail lights
2007 Ford Ranger Brake lights
2007 Ford Ranger Tail lights
2006 Ford Ranger Brake lights
Units affected26,715

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

Non-functioning lights reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. If any lights fail, schedule service soon and use caution until the switch repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2002-2011 Ford Ranger, Excursion, F-350 Sd, F-250 Sd, F-550 Sd, F-350, F-250, F-450 Sd, or F250 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Ford dealer and ask whether recall number 11V352 is open for your VIN.
  3. Schedule the free multi-function-switch replacement that fixes turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, or brake lights not activating.
  4. Bring any recall notice Ford mailed. If you do not have one, give the dealer recall number 11V352 when you call.
  5. Drive cautiously until the switch is replaced. Confirm turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, and brake lights work before each trip.

What happens at the repair

Ford's recall remedy is replacement of the affected multi-function switches. At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the switch assembly so the turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, and brake lights activate as designed. This campaign does not confirm an open final repair in the supplied status field, so schedule service only after the dealer confirms parts and campaign handling for your VIN. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.

Timeline

July 13, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
August 15, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V352?

Recall 11V352 covers 26,715 Ford vehicles with a multi-function switch slider that can deform and stop turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, or brake lights from activating. Ford dealers replace the affected switches for free.

What should I do if my 2002-2011 Ford Ranger, Excursion, F-350 Sd, F-250 Sd, F-550 Sd, F-350, F-250, F-450 Sd, or F250 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V352. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the free multi-function switch replacement. Reference recall number 11V352 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Ford dealer replaces the affected multi-function switch free of charge, including parts and labor, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that exterior lights stop working when other drivers need them. If brake lights, tail lights, hazard flashers, or turn signals fail to activate, drivers around you lose important cues, increasing crash risk. The dealer repair fixes the switch for free.

What if I bought my Ford vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your Ford is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 11V352 for the switch replacement.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V352000
Ford customer service1-866-436-7332
NHTSA recall #11V352
NHTSA recall # (full)11V352000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →