Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 5,558 model year 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) can cause communication failures that result in the instrument panel becoming completely inoperative. This defect prevents drivers from seeing vital safety information such as the vehicle's speed or warning lights. Dealers will install a new wire harness connector and, if necessary, replace the SDLC module at no cost to owners.
An inoperative instrument panel fails to show critical safety information, including the speedometer and various warning indicators, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.
Install wire harness connector and inspect/replace SDLC module.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response