CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain stripped chassis trucks built between June 1 and August 11, 2015 may have an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improperly adjusted shift cable. Because of this, the transmission can be shifted out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed.
If the truck can be shifted into Reverse without the brakes applied, it may move unintentionally, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be especially careful to set the parking brake and keep their foot on the brake when shifting out of Park until the repair is done.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the shift cable at no cost to you. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-53 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-59 | 2016 |