Recall 19V237 affects 6 2018 Ford F650 vehicles with brake lights that illuminate without braking. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Recall 19V237 covers 6 2018 Ford F650 vehicles equipped with Curbtender equipment and Whelen brake lights because the lights can turn on when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This can confuse other drivers and increase crash risk; a Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Whelen brake lights on the 2018 Ford F650 curbtender body are rear exterior lamps that tell traffic behind the truck when the driver is braking. In normal operation, pressing the brake pedal closes an electrical circuit, turns the brake lights on, and signals that the truck is slowing or stopping.
On affected trucks, the brake light circuit is tied into the vehicle wiring in a way that lets the lights turn on even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. The lamps themselves are the visible symptom, but the problem is in how the brake light system is wired for that body installation. That false signal tells following drivers the truck is braking when it is not.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the lamps are on the outside of the truck, the driver usually will not see the brake lights come on at the wrong time from the cab.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Ford F650 | Brake lights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
Not every 2018 Ford F650 truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect brake-light illumination can confuse drivers behind the vehicle and increase crash risk. No warning sign is listed for owners, so schedule the recall work promptly and drive with extra space until the lights are repaired. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Ford F650 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free brake-light replacement that fixes brake lights that illuminate without pedal input.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V237 when you call.
- Call Curbtender customer service at 1-319-266-1721 with questions about the Curbtender-equipped vehicle.
- Drive with extra space until the repair is complete so other drivers have more time to react.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the Whelen brake lights covered by recall 19V237. The recall notice says owner notification began on February 4, 2020, and the repair is performed free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed in this data, confirm the repair path with a Ford dealer before scheduling service. The work centers on the brake light units, which are replaced so they do not illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Timeline
| March 26, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V237?
Recall 19V237 covers 6 2018 Ford F650 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights that can illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Incorrect brake-light operation can confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake lights for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Ford F650 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V237. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask to schedule the brake-light replacement. Reference recall number 19V237 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 19V237, the dealer will replace the affected brake lights free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the brake lights can illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. That sends the wrong signal to drivers behind the vehicle, which can cause confusion and increase crash risk. The fix is a free brake-light replacement.
When did owner notification start?
Owner notification for recall 19V237 began on February 4, 2020. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether this recall applies. Check your VIN and reference recall number 19V237 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V237000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-319-266-1721 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V237 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V237000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →