Defect Description For Recall
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 Øprndlø 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 Øprndlø Display In The Instrument Panel Will Remain In The First Gear Position Regardless Of The Gear Selected.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F-59
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V035000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Transmission Selector Arm Assembly And The Øprndlø 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20100201
End Of Manufacture
20110701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13239
Date Owners Notified
20120302
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20120202
Make Campaign Number
12S27