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NHTSA recall 13V535000 · announced October 30, 2013 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 2,951 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.

The risk

An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Ford F-350
• 2012 Ford F-350
• 2011 Ford F-450
• 2012 Ford F-450
• 2011 Ford F-550
• 2012 Ford F-550

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.