Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V190000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V190000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 10,500 affected units, "PRNDL" ILLUMINATION AND BACKUP LAMP ACTIVATION, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V190000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: "prndl" illumination and backup lamp activation
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 10,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12C23
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V190000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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