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NHTSA Recall 09V150000: Switch (exterior lighting)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,735 vehicles. It affects 2009 Ford F-150.

8,735
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (May 13)
NHTSA campaign09V150000
Manufacturer campaign09C07
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH
Report receivedMay 5, 2009
Owner notificationMay 13, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford is recalling 8,735 my 2009 f-150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of 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 stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate.

Safety risk

Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2009. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

Notes

Ford recall no. 09c07.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V150000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-1502009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.