Vehicle recall 11V352000 · July 13, 2011

Ford Ranger, F-250 and 6 more models

A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: Ford's safety recall no. 11C18.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: 11V352000
Reported to NHTSA: July 13, 2011
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 11C18
Owner notification: August 15, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 26,715
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Recall 11V352000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Excursion (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford F-250 (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford F-250 SD (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford F-350 (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford F-350 SD (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford F-450 SD (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford F-550 SD (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Ford Ranger (2004-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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