Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 22V-193 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Ford Motor Company recall 22V-193 covers 391,836 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.

89%
Vehicles repaired347,484 of 391,836 · 2024 Q1
Vehicles affected391,8368 models
ReportedMar 25, 2022Owners notified Apr 22, 2022
Complaints since373Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V193000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

The risk

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

89%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,446 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2022 Q22024 Q1