The worst 2012 Ford F-59 problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles manufactured December 17, 2009, to April 30, 2014. Corrosive environments, such as water mixed with road salt, may cause a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting bracket/frame.
- Risk
- A short circuit may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S11. Note: Since the short may result in a fire whether the vehicle is being operated or not, owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside until they have received the recall remedy.
Recall number 14V401000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- 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 prndl 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 prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the prndl 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.
Recall number 12V035000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Ford F-59 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a...
- Some 2011-2015 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 5/29/2015 may experience...
- Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis...
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various...
- Hazard/Turn signal/Trailer tow lighting
- Ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise...
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Is the 2012 Ford F-59 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Ford F-59.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ford F-59?
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How many recalls does the 2012 Ford F-59 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and power train.
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