CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.
- 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
Some 2017 F-250 Super Duty trucks with the 6.2L engine and six-speed automatic transmission may have a damaged park rod actuating plate. If this part is damaged, the truck can move unexpectedly even after the transmission has been shifted into Park.
Unexpected movement, such as a rollaway, raises the risk of a crash. The truck may also fail to meet federal safety standards for transmission shift sequence and theft protection.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 17C06), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 2017 |
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