NHTSA Recall # | 110507 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V248000 |
MFG Compaign # | 16S19 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 16/09/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/08/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/09/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/04/16 |
Report created | 27/04/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 153581 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150 trucks, 2012 ford expedition, lincoln navigator, and ford mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. |
Consequence summary | An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s19. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |