Ford issues safety warning for over 4.3 million vehicles — as a software glitch sparks one of the biggest recalls for years

• Ford is recalling the F-250, F-150, Expedition, Maverick and more
• The company was first notified of the issue in October 2025
• An over-the-air software update will be released to fix the defect

The Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 4.4 million vehicles in the US due to a software glitch that could cause taillights, turn signals and brakes on trailers to lose communication with the towing vehicle and stop working.

Drivers who may have affected vehicles may see a pop-up message indicating a “trailer brake module fault” or a “blind spot assist system fault,” according to Ford, which also said that it was not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue to date.

The recall, which potentially affects the F-250, F-150, Expedition, Maverick, Ranger, E-Transit and Lincoln Navigator models, is due to an integrated trailer module not communicating as intended with the company ...