WASHINGTON: Ford recalled 1.2 million pick-up trucks in the United States on Thursday after finding a problem with the vehicles' airbag system.
The US firm said a wiring fault could cause the airbag warning lamp to turn on and the airbag to deploy.
"We urge all of our customers to seek service immediately for an airbag warning lamp that is illuminated."
Ford has marketed the best-selling F-150 as a tough and reliable choice for work and personal use. The firm said it was not aware of any accidents caused by the fault.
"In most cases, the reported deployments have occurred within the first few seconds following vehicle start-up," it said.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration welcomed the move. "We are pleased that Ford shares our commitment to safety and is taking action to protect consumers," it said in a statement.
Ford stocks fell nearly two percent in the first hours of Thursday trade after news of the recall emerged.
Ford had previously recalled around 144,000 F-150s for the same reason.
The firm said the repair would involve replacing the faulty airbag wire and should take less than half a day to fix.
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