Safety Recall NHTSA · 22E045000 Reported May 27, 2022

Trailer brakes may fail

Q: What is recall 22E045000?

NHTSA recall 22E045000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 27, 2022. It addresses: Trailer brakes may fail. The recall affects approximately 6,383 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 6,383 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22E045000

Manufacturer Campaign

22S38

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,383

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 27, 2022

Completion Rate

1.82

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain trailer brake controllers sold as accessory parts for 2021-2022 f-150 vehicles, with part numbers ml3z-19h332-aa, ml3z-19h332-ba and ml3z-19h332-ca. the trailer brake controllers may fail to apply the trailer brakes when towing a trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system.

Safety Consequence

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. ford notified dealers on may 31, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22s38.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 22E045000 or campaign 22S38.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 22E045000

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

What is recall 22E045000?

NHTSA recall 22E045000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 27, 2022. It addresses: Trailer brakes may fail. The recall affects approximately 6,383 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22E045000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22S38. 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.