Ford · United States · Mod
Ford F-150, Mustang +1 more: Power train — automatic transmission
Affects Ford F-150, Mustang, Expedition · 2011–2012 — about 154K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational