Recall 15V175000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Safety Consequence
Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2011 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2011 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2012 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2012 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2012 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2013 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2013 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2013 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2014 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2014 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2014 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2015 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2015 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2015 | FORD | F-550 SD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.