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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V035📅 Feb 3, 2012

2011–2012 Ford F-53 & 2011–2012 Ford F-59 recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through october 25, 2011. The ‘PRNDL’ cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the ‘PRNDL’ display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

💥 The risk

An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the ‘PRNDL’ cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact 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
12V035000
Manufacturer recall #
12S27
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
13,239
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 2, 2012
Built
May 10, 2011 – Oct 25, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford's safety recall number is 12S27.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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V035 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 12V035?

2011–2012 Ford F-53 & 2011–2012 Ford F-59. 13,239 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.