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Ford Super Duty daytime running lights won't dim

NHTSA campaign 19V808000 · Reported Nov 12, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

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Bright daytime running lights that don't dim can make it harder for other drivers to see clearly, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V808000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 12, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:headlights
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

This recall affects certain Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The daytime running lights may fail to dim when the headlights are turned on. Normally these lights are supposed to get dimmer once you switch the headlights to the "on" position, but on these trucks they may stay at full brightness instead.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V808000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Ford F-250 SD
2019 Ford F-250 SD
2019 Ford F-350 SD
2019 Ford F-450 SD

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.