Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 15V-789 · 2016 Ford F-650 SD
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-789 covers 13 2016 Ford F-650 SD for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V789000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
The risk
If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.
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
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2015 to September 3, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.