Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 16V248000 · announced April 27, 2016 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 153,581 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

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

• 2012 Ford Expedition
• 2011 Ford F-150
• 2012 Ford F-150
• 2012 Ford Mustang
• 2012 Lincoln Navigator

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