LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2012: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V248000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-09-16 | 2016-04-27 | 2016-04-27 |
Production Dates: 2011-08-26 - 2012-02-29
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S19
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 153581
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
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.
