Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V204000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 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 Includes 3,973 affected units, Transmission Calibration Error/FMVSS 102, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V204000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2014-04-17T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission calibration error/fmvss 102
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 3,973

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14C04
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is in "reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.83

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