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VehicleDec 8, 201116,091 affected

Ford recall: Power train

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, â“theft protection.┠the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.

What could happen

This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V582000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 8, 2011
Owners notified
Dec 22, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
16,091
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Sep 9, 2011 to Sep 22, 2011
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission
Maker's own recall number
11C21
Safety standard
FMVSS 114

Notes

Owners may also 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 .

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