FORD F-450 2011: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V535000

Make Model Year
FORD F-450 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-25 2013-10-30 2013-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S10

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2951

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.

Consequence

An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.

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.