Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V232000 Reported June 24, 2009

Brake stop lamp switch adjustment

Ford Motor Company · Exterior Lighting · 1,357 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V232000
Manufacturer Campaign
09C09
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
1,357
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 24, 2009

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. this may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. in situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.

Safety Consequence

Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2009. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 09V232000 or campaign 09C09.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V232000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V232000?

NHTSA recall 09V232000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 24, 2009. It addresses: Brake stop lamp switch adjustment. The recall affects approximately 1,357 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V232000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09C09. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.