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Ford F-150 Recall 17V671: Shifter Pin Can Fall Out, Causing Loss of Control or Rolling

NHTSA campaign 17V671, reported October 24, 2017, 11,783 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A pin that connects the shift linkage to the transmission can come out on certain vehicles with a ten-speed automatic transmission. When it does, the transmission may not respond to the shift lever, so the vehicle may not move forward or backward as selected. Even when the shifter is in Park, the vehicle may roll if the parking brake is not applied.

These problems raise the risk of a crash. Owners should be careful when shifting and always apply the parking brake when parking.

The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part at no charge; Ford will notify owners and the repair is expected to begin in December 2017. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 17S36), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V671Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions. The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.
Risk
The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-1502017