Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 16V-248 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-248 covers 153,581 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V248000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,226 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 11, 2011 to January 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.