Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 14V-204 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 14V-204 covers 3,973 Ford vehicles for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V204000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel engines and 6R140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
The risk
If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2014. Owners may contact Fords customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C04.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 31 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 13, 2013 to March 28, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.