NHTSA recall 09V232000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Ford Expedition and 1 more
The defect
Ford IS recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. this may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal IS depressed. in situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.
The risk
Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2009. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.