DEARBORN, Mich. -

Ford announced on Friday that the automaker is recalling 850,050 vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because of potential issues with the restraints control module that could prevent the airbags from functioning correctly.

Blue Oval officials indicated this campaign covers Ford C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America from the 2013 and 2014 model years.

In the affected vehicles, Ford explained the restraints control module may experience a short circuit.

“If a short circuit occurs, the airbag warning indicator will illuminate,” the automaker said. “Depending on the location of the short circuit, the deployable restraint systems (such as airbags, pretensioners, side curtains) may not function as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

“The short circuit may also affect the function of other systems that use data from the restraints control module, including stability control,” officials continued. “In these cases, the corresponding warning indicator lamps would also illuminate.”

Ford emphasized the company is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

The OEM indicated that franchised dealers will replace the restraints control module at no cost to the customer.

The automaker shared where each model orginated:

— Certain C-MAX vehicles built at Michigan Assembly Plant between Jan. 19, 2012 and Nov. 21, 2013

— Certain Fusion vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant between Feb. 3, 2012 and Aug. 24, 2013

— Certain Escape vehicles built at Louisville Assembly Plant between Oct. 5, 2011 and Nov. 1, 2013

— Certain 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant between April 25, 2012 and Sept. 30, 2013

Ford acknowledged that it is aware of 746,842 recalled vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, 82,962 units in in Canada and 20,246 vehicles in Mexico.