Recall 16V248000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20160427
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 FORD F-150
2012 FORD EXPEDITION
2012 FORD F-150
2012 FORD MUSTANG
2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.