Ford F-150 (2014): Exterior lighting
Recall 14V709000 · Nov 5, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
618
vehicles affected
618
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V709000
- Date
- Nov 5, 2014
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 618
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch; Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V709000?
1 model: Ford F-150 (2014), about 618 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V709000?
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their.
What can happen?
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.