FORD F-550 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
FES recalls 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, increasing crash risk. Owners get free brake light replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
FES is recalling 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may turn on without pressing the brake pedal. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact FES or Whelen for free brake light replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224842-ford-f-150-2018-exterior-lighting-recall-brake-light-malfunction.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224842-ford-f-150-2018-exterior-lighting-recall-brake-light-malfunction · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V251000
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“FORD F-150 2018 Exterior Lighting Recall: Brake Light Malfunction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224842-ford-f-150-2018-exterior-lighting-recall-brake-light-malfunction. Based on NHTSA recall #19V251000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V251000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on when the brake pedal isn't pressed due to wiring issues. This can confuse other drivers and potentially increase crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Emergency vehicle owners using 2018 Ford F-550 models with Whelen brake lights are most at risk. This recall affects specific emergency vehicles with wiring that causes brake lights to illuminate without pedal pressure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle has Whelen brake lights. The recall covers specific vehicles with wiring that causes brake lights to illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.
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What to do — step by step
Contact FES Customer Service
Call FES at 1-803-494-6000 for free brake light replacement.
Contact Whelen Customer Service
Call Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 for free brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal due to wiring issues, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle has Whelen brake lights with wiring that causes brake lights to illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact FES at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 for free brake light replacement.
Contact FES
We’ve drafted a message you can send FES to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V251000 — FES FES Hello, I own a FES that is covered by recall 19V251000 from FES. The official recall notice states: FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V251000 (March 28, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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