Ford to recall over 4.3 mln light trucks, SUVs due to software flaw

Ford Motor is recalling over 4.3 million light trucks and SUVs due to a software vulnerability that could result in malfunction of stop lamps, turn signal indicators, and brakes.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filed a safety recall report last Friday, noting the large-scale recall will be carried out in March.

The issue involves a software error that may cause the vehicle's Integrated Trailer Module (ITRM) to lose communication when towing a trailer. This could result in the loss of brake lights and turn signals, or potentially impair braking function, according to the document.

The recall affects seven models produced between 2021 and 2026, including the F-150, 2022–2026 F-250 Super Duty, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Maverick, as well as certain Ranger and E-Transit vehicles.

Owners can check starting March 17 whether their vehicles are included in the recall. Ford said the problem will be fixed through an over-the-air software update.

Ford first detected the software issue during an internal review last October but initially deemed the risk manageable. In December, NHTSA concluded the defect violated federal safety standards. The automaker reopened its investigation in January and in February confirmed more than 400 related warranty claims and customer reports. Yet Ford said it has received no reports of crashes linked to the defect.

Ford to recall over 4.3 mln light trucks, SUVs due to software flaw

Ford to recall over 4.3 mln light trucks, SUVs due to software flaw

Ford to recall over 4.3 mln light trucks, SUVs due to software flaw

Ford to recall over 4.3 mln light trucks, SUVs due to software flaw

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied work on building a unified national market and reviewed and approved a plan for the development of a modern emergency response system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Noting that building a unified national market is essential to advancing high-quality development, the meeting called for deepening institutional frameworks in areas such as property rights protection, market access, fair competition, social credit and market exit mechanisms.

The meeting also urged efforts to advance high-standard connectivity of market infrastructure to facilitate smooth economic circulation and effectively reduce logistics costs across society.

Emergency management is critical to protecting people's lives and property, the meeting said. It called for accelerating the development of a modern emergency response system, deepening reform and innovation in emergency management, and improving coordinated response mechanisms.

Efforts should be made to strengthen risk prevention at the source, enhance monitoring, forecasting and early warning, and accelerate a shift in governance toward proactive prevention, according to the meeting.

A draft revision of the Law on the People's Bank of China was also discussed and approved in principle at the meeting, which decided to submit the draft to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation.

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