NHTSA Recall 14V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V204000; Date: Apr. 17, 2014
If the vehicle is in "reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford F-250 Sd; 2015 Ford F-350 Sd; 2015 Ford F-450 Sd; 2015 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,973
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6. 2l gasoline or 6. 7l diesel engines and 6r140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "park" to "drive" the vehicle may display "drive" but possibly engage "reverse" for 1. 5 seconds before engaging "drive. " therefore, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on may 6, 2014. Owners may contact fords customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14c04.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 6, 2014
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