Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
What could happen
An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2012
- Ford F-150 2011–2012
- Ford Mustang 2012
- Lincoln Navigator 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V248000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 16, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 153,581
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 11, 2011 to Jan 31, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 16S19
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Seats Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Suspension Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 9, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.