Vehicle recall 09V232000 · June 24, 2009
Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
This may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 09C09.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V232000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 2009
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09C09
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,357
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Expedition (2009): 2009
- Lincoln Navigator (2009): 2009
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