Ford Recalling 1.26 Million F-150s for Shifting Issue

Ford has issued three recalls, the largest of which affects certain F-150 trucks.

2011-13 Ford F-150

The Problem: Ford is recalling certain late-model F-150s with six-speed automatic transmissions. Some vehicles can experience an intermittent loss of the transmission output speed sensor to the powertrain control module. These vehicles may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Obviously, this issue could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle. There have been five reports of accidents related to the issue, with one report citing whiplash.

The Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module in affected vehicles. Ford will notify owners of the recall, which is expected to begin on March 4.

Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: The Ford F-150 recall affects around 1.26 million F-150 trucks in the U.S. and federalized territories and about 221,000 in Canada. The vehicles are 2011-2013 model-year F-150s built at the Dearborn Assembly Plant from April 28, 2010 to October 28, 2013, and the Kansas City Assembly Plant from May 18, 2010 to November 18, 2013.

2017-19 Lincoln Continental

The Problem: Lincoln is recalling certain Continental vehicles because a door could unexpectedly open while driving. The vehicles may have a faulty door latch motor that functions only intermittently due to the buildup of “silicon contamination,” Lincoln says. The automaker is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem.

The Fix: Dealers will replace the door latch assemblies on all four doors of the affected vehicles.

Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: The recall involves 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. and federalized territories, and about 1,200 in Canada. The affected vehicles were made at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant from November 30, 2015 to November 14, 2018.

2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, Lincoln Navigator

 

The Problem: This is a more minor safety compliance recall. The instrument panel cluster assemblies may appear blank when the driver starts up the vehicle.

The Fix: Dealers will update the software in the instrument panel cluster.

Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: There are 4,200 vehicles in the U.S. and its territories under the recall, as well as about 150 in Canada. The affected Mustangs were built at the Flat Rock plant from November 5, 2018 to January 15, 2019; the Nautilus vehicles at the Oakville Assembly Plant from November 6, 2018 to December 21, 2018; and the Navigator vehicles at the Kentucky Truck Plant from November 4, 2018 to December 15, 2018.

Source: Ford, NHTSA

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