Ford has issued a safety recall for 2011-2012 Ford F-150s due
to a potential issue with the output speed sensor on the transmission lead
frame. Ford says the transmission controls could force a temporary downshift
into first gear under certain conditions. The recall notice goes on to say that
depending on the speed of the vehicle during the downshift, the driver could
experience an abrupt reduction in speed that could cause the rear tires to
slide or lock up. A loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a
crash, could occur under these circumstances.
Ford is aware of three reports of accidents with no injuries
related to this situation. There are around 202,000 vehicles affected by the
transmission recall that includes the 2012 Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang and
the Lincoln Navigator.
These vehicles are equipped with a 6R80 transmission and
include certain 2011-2012 Ford F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn Assembly
Plant and the Kansas City Assembly Plant from August 19, 2011 through March 9,
2012. As well as, 2012 Ford Expeditions built at the Kentucky Truck Plant from
August 19, 2011 through December 19, 2011; Ford Mustangs built at the Flat Rock
Assembly Plant from August 19, 2011 through February 21, 2012; and Lincoln
Navigators built at the Kentucky Truck Plant from August 19, 2011 through
December 17, 2011.
If you feel you may be affected by this recall, vehicle owners
can call Ford at 866-436-7332 for more information; or go to Cars.com to find your
local dealer for service. Dealers will inspect the powertrain control module
for diagnostic trouble codes related to the issue. If no trouble codes are
present, an update in the powertrain control module software will be provided
to eliminate the condition. In addition, Ford will provide a one-time
replacement of the lead frame at no charge within 10 years or 150,000 miles
from the warranty start date. If the
trouble codes are present, then dealers will update the software needed and
replace the lead frame at no cost to the customer.
If your work truck is a F-150 affected by this recall and you
have a Fleetwest
transferable truck body, there is no need to worry about technician downtime
during repairs. Simply transfer your work truck body out of the F-150 and into
another truck bed and in a matter of minutes your technician is back to work. Fleetwest
has the innovative solutions to optimize your fleets’ evolution.
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