| NHTSA Recall # | 144179 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V433000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 19S19 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of notification | 24/06/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 18/04/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 18/11/13 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 10/06/19 |
| Report created | 11/06/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 107857 |
| Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013 f-150 vehicles equipped with 5. 0l or 6. 2l gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (pcm) software reprogrammed under recall 19v-075. The software used to reprogram the pcm did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began june 24, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s19. |
| 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). |