FORD MUSTANG 2012: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V248000

Make Model Year
FORD MUSTANG 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-16 2016-04-27 2016-04-27

Production Dates: 2011-08-09 - 2012-06-11

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.