Body control module: softwareRecall 24V-443 · 2021 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 24V-443 covers 159 2021 Ford F-150 for a body control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V443000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
The risk
Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 20, 2021 to December 10, 2021. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.