recall information
Recall number
REC-006014
Campaign number
24C16
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Ford
Model
F150
Variants
F150 RHD XLT LWB
Year range
2021 - 2023
Affected units
119
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The side direction indicator lamps fitted in the vehicle do not comply with the requirements set out under Australian Design Rule (ADR) 06/00 - Direction Indicators.
The courtesy lamps, fog lamps and daytime running lamps fitted in the vehicle do not comply with the requirements set out under ADR 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles.
In addition, if the driver of the vehicle actively chooses to disable the Pre-Collision Assist (PCA) feature (which includes the Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) function) the AEB will not reactivate after an ignition cycle as per the requirements set out under ADR 98/00 - Advanced Emergency Braking for Passenger Vehicles and Light Goods Vehicles.
The courtesy lamps, fog lamps and daytime running lamps fitted in the vehicle do not comply with the requirements set out under ADR 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles.
In addition, if the driver of the vehicle actively chooses to disable the Pre-Collision Assist (PCA) feature (which includes the Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) function) the AEB will not reactivate after an ignition cycle as per the requirements set out under ADR 98/00 - Advanced Emergency Braking for Passenger Vehicles and Light Goods Vehicles.
What are the hazards?
Vehicles are not compliant with ADR 06/00 - Direction Indicators and ADR 13/00- Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles.
Choosing to disable the AEB system which then does not reactivate at the next ignition cycle could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. Vehicles are not compliant with the ADR 98/00 - Advanced Emergency Braking - Light Vehicles and Goods Vehicles.
Choosing to disable the AEB system which then does not reactivate at the next ignition cycle could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. Vehicles are not compliant with the ADR 98/00 - Advanced Emergency Braking - Light Vehicles and Goods Vehicles.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted in writing requesting they contact an Authorised Ford Dealer to have their vehicle rectified, free of charge.
For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 FORD (13 3673).
For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 FORD (13 3673).
Supplier details
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
Contact phone
13 36 73
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
