Ford F-150 (Ford) - Onboard Scales Software (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 FORD F-150 vehicles due to electrical system:body control module:software issues. Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026