2016 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 recall: automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 30, 2015. It covers about 1,477 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,477
- reported
- Sep 30, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 2015
- related complaints
- 6
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
- Risk
- If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
Recall number 15V611000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V611000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 15V611000, reported on September 30, 2015, covers about 1,477 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V611000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
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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