Ford recalls 16,000 F-Series pickups over transmission concern Car News and Review
January 4th, 2012 0 Comments
Ford is recalling thousands of F-Series pickup trucks from the 2011 and 2012 model years over a transmission problem that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “fails to follow with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, theft protection.” NHTSA reports that the transmissions in these defective trucks can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to a problem with the brake shift interlock switch.
Affected models include 2011 F-150s reinforced between September 9 and September 22, 2011, as well as F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Heavy Duty trucks reinforced between September 12 and September 22, 2011. A total of 16,091 trucks are included in this recall.
Ford dealers will inspect – and if necessary, replace – the brake shift interlock switch on these affected vehicles, free of charge. The official recall is expected to kick off in the coming days. Hit the jump for NHTSA’s official release.
