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Automotive · Canada · 2025-08-22

Ford/Lincoln vehicles, BCM issue may cause trailer taillights to not work

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-22
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	EXPLORER, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER), AVIATOR
Model year	2025
Units affected	18266
Defect	On certain vehicles, the body control module (BCM) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the trailer taillights may not work when towing a trailer._x000D_ Note: This problem could cause a trailer error message to display in the instrument cluster and various electrical systems not to work properly._x000D_ Trailer taillights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Lights And Instruments
Remedy	Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the BCM.
Recall number	2025-433
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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