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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Risk
- For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a 'Park' position or a transmission that has a 'Park' position but the transmission lever is not placed in 'Park', an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C05.
- 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
The parking brake cable on these trucks may not have been adjusted properly. If the vehicle's transmission has no Park position, or if it has one but the shifter is not placed in Park, the vehicle could move unexpectedly after it is parked. This increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners will be notified by Ford. Authorized dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment at no cost to you. Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 18C05).
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-650 SD | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-750 SD | 2018 |