Ford has introduced the corporate is issuing a recall for sure 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electrical pickup vehicles. The protection recall is particularly for autos with 20” or 22” all-season tires and is centered on the tire strain monitoring system (TPMS).
The TPMS mild might not illuminate correctly which might result in clients not being supplied with enough warning of a low tire strain scenario. Ford explains that the problem is as a result of the really helpful tire chilly inflation strain worth within the Physique Management Module (BCM) was incorrectly set to 35 psi reasonably than the proper inflation strain of 42 psi. Subsequently, the warning will not be issued till the tire strain is decrease than 35 psi, 7 lbs decrease than the right warning threshold.
18″ tires not included in recall
The 18″ wheel & tire mixture that’s customary gear on each the Professional and XLT trims is not included within the recall. The Lariat trim has 20″ wheels & tires customary, and the Platinum trim comes customary with 22″ wheels & tires. Nevertheless, clients that order the XLT trim can even add the 20″ wheels as an choice, however the Professional trim is just accessible with the 18″ wheels & tires. This recall solely impacts the 20″ and 22″ tires.
Ford had this to say about how low tire strain can adversely have an effect on the drivability and security of a car:
“Low tire inflation strain might result in poor car dealing with and a attainable lack of car management, rising the chance of crash. Ford encourages clients to examine their tire strain matches figures supplied on the Tire and Loading Info label positioned contained in the driver-side entrance door jamb.”
The official notification to sellers will start right now, June 27, and clients shall be notified through e mail and the FordPass cell app beginning tomorrow (June 28). Sellers will replace the Physique Management Module software program for undelivered autos and for purchasers who need the treatment instantly. The replace takes the dealership roughly 20 minutes to finish.
Ford can even have the repair accessible by a Ford “Energy-Up” software program replace in 30 days for all present F-150 Lightning clients. This recall impacts 2,666 autos within the U.S. and 220 in Canada. There aren’t any accidents or accidents related to this situation.