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πŸ’₯ Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V582πŸ“… Dec 13, 2011

2011 Ford F-150 & 2012 Ford F-250 + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, Β“theft protection.Β” the transmission CAN be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.

πŸ’₯ The risk

This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.

πŸ”§ The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V582000
Manufacturer recall #
11C21
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
16,091
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 22, 2011
Built
Sep 9, 2011 – Sep 22, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V582 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V582?

2011 Ford F-150 & 2012 Ford F-250 + 3 more. 16,091 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.