NHTSA Recall 12V190000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V190000; Date: May. 3, 2012
If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse �r� position and the vehicle�s transmission does go in reverse, the �r� may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle�s not signaling it is in reverse.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ford Expedition; 2011 Ford F-150; 2012 Ford F-150; 2012 Ford Mustang; 2013 Ford Mustang; 2012 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 10,500
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford f-150, 2012 expedition and Lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 �lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. � these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 12c23. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 2012
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