Ford F-150, Bronco Sport Recalled for Flickering Parking Lights

Bear in mind in Level Break, the scene the place the forged is all enjoying seashore soccer with solely the sunshine from their automobiles illuminating the sand? Apparently, the curmudgeons over on the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration have determined that sports activities by headlight are advantageous, however making an attempt to host a vehicle-illuminated rave is only a bridge too far. A minimum of, that’s what NHTSA is implying with its newest lighting recall for the Ford F-150 and Bronco Sport.

The recall offers with the autos’ parking lights, which might apparently flicker when the headlights are turned on as a consequence of a difficulty with the Lighting Management Module. Positive, you may say that is “unsafe” or that it “impairs visibility” and makes you “a hazard to oncoming visitors,” however I desire the optimistic method: Ford has democratized rave lighting by putting in it, from the manufacturing unit, on the most well-liked American car.

The recall impacts 8,246 Bronco Sports activities (Broncoes Sport?) and 77,804 F-150s, all produced between mid-March and late July of this yr. The repair is an easy one: Just change the dangerous LED management module with a brand new, unblinking one. No phrase on whether or not Ford will let homeowners hold the unique modules for lightswitch raves, however it’s at the least value asking whenever you deliver your truck in for service.

In the event you’re curious whether or not your F-150 or Bronco Sport could also be affected (learn: too cool to be legally operated on U.S. roads), head over to NHTSA’s web site and run your VIN by means of the recall checker. Even higher, look by means of our complete information to understanding remembers in your automobile for recommendation. And, perhaps get one final Sandstorm in earlier than you get the factor fastened.