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). |