Brian LaCien of Smith LaCien LLP Trial Lawyers was recently featured on Fox 32 Chicago’s ChicagoLIVE to discuss Ford’s massive recall of over 4.3 million vehicles due to a software defect affecting trailer brake functions, tail lights, and turn signals, a serious safety hazard for drivers and everyone else on the road.
The recall affects popular Ford and Lincoln models from 2021 through 2026, including the F-150, F-250 Super Duty, Ranger, Expedition, Maverick, Navigator, and E-Transit. Ford has reported over 400 incidents tied to the defect and plans to issue a software fix beginning in May 2026.
While Ford is offering free repairs at dealerships, a fix doesn’t automatically address harm that has already occurred. This recall also comes against a backdrop of over 100 Ford safety recalls issued in 2025 alone which raises serious questions about the company’s commitment to consumer safety.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov using recall reference number 26C10. And if you’ve been involved in an accident or experienced damages related to this defect, you may have legal rights beyond what the recall covers.
Contact our Chicago personal injury attorneys at Smith LaCien LLP Trial Lawyers today for a free consultation to learn more about your options.
Watch the interview at Fox32 here: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-sdo0puvpo0xnwkbn
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