2011-2012 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 recall: gear position indication (prndl)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 2, 2012. It covers about 13,239 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,239
- reported
- Feb 2, 2012
- owners notified
- Mar 2, 2012
- related complaints
- 2
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 12V035000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 gear position indication (prndl)?
Yes. Recall 12V035000, reported on February 2, 2012, covers about 13,239 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V035000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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