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Ford recalling 4.3 million US vehicles over software issue

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Reuters · Feb 26, 2026

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Ford has issued a massive safety recall covering roughly 4.3 million trucks and SUVs due to an Integrated Trailer Module software glitch. The malfunction can sever communication between the vehicle and a towed trailer, causing external trailer lighting and braking functions to fail.

PARODYOur Take

Nothing builds trailering confidence quite like wondering if your brake lights are purely decorative.

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