Ford F-150 2009–2014
12th generation · P415
NHTSA data through 13 August 202612,819 complaints, 9,920 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 9,920
- Median of reported failures
- 65,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (26.7%)
- Recalls
- 17
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 33,000 and 104,219 miles.
Figure 1 · Ford F-150 2009–2014 · 9,920 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 735 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 206 complaints (2.1%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 8,200
- 25%
- 33,000
- Median
- 65,336
- 75%
- 104,219
- 90%
- 149,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 735 | 7.4% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 346 | 3.5% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 329 | 3.3% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 290 | 2.9% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 317 | 3.2% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 262 | 2.6% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 303 | 3.1% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 368 | 3.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 381 | 3.8% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 355 | 3.6% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 403 | 4.1% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 346 | 3.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 408 | 4.1% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 395 | 4.0% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 387 | 3.9% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 312 | 3.1% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 348 | 3.5% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 332 | 3.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 302 | 3.0% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 239 | 2.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 290 | 2.9% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 184 | 1.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 203 | 2.0% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 192 | 1.9% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 200 | 2.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 124 | 1.2% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 174 | 1.8% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 152 | 1.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 157 | 1.6% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 116 | 1.2% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 154 | 1.6% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 103 | 1.0% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 119 | 1.2% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 81 | 0.8% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 73 | 0.7% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 64 | 0.6% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 51 | 0.5% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 45 | 0.5% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 25 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 206 | 2.1% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 12,819 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009–2014 Ford F-150, and 9,920 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 33,000 and 104,219 miles. The median is 65,336 miles.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (26.7% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles), the engine (14.3% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles), the electrical system (8.6% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).
17 recall campaigns cover this generation. 1 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2009–2014 Ford F-150 last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2009–2014 Ford F-150 were filed by 65,000 miles and 90% by 149,000 miles — figures drawn from 9,920 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
206 reports (2.1%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a F-150 reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2009–2014 F-150: the 3-minute check
Generated from 9,920 mileage-tagged complaints, 17 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 17 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine on 2011–2014 cars. 3.5L EcoBoost intercooler condensation: water collects in the air-to-air intercooler during humid/damp highway driving and is ingested on hard acceleration, causing a stumble/misfire and limp mode. Ford's field fix…
- Check engine on 2011–2014 cars. 3.5L EcoBoost timing chain stretch and cam phaser wear producing cold-start rattle and cam correlation codes on higher-mileage first-generation EcoBoost engines.
- Check brakes on 2013–2014 cars. Brake master cylinder internal seal leaks allow fluid to migrate into the brake booster, causing loss of front brake circuit function; addressed by Ford recall action on 3.5L EcoBoost trucks.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 33,000 and 104,000 miles, with a median of 65,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 50,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Ford F-150 2009–2014
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Engine1,835 reports50,00015,000–87,000Engine: 1,835 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 87,000 miles.
- Brakes961 reports52,00032,000–83,000Brakes: 961 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 32,000 to 83,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control898 reports52,00015,000–94,000Throttle and speed control: 898 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 94,000 miles.
- Electrical system1,099 reports66,00040,000–103,000Electrical system: 1,099 reports, median 66,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 103,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise671 reports69,00041,000–100,000Problems owners could not categorise: 671 reports, median 69,000 miles, middle half 41,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Steering1,076 reports72,00044,000–109,000Steering: 1,076 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 44,000 to 109,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline3,419 reports92,00058,000–135,000Transmission and driveline: 3,419 reports, median 92,000 miles, middle half 58,000 to 135,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 3,419 | 26.7% | 92,000 | 58,000–135,000 |
| Engine | 1,835 | 14.3% | 50,000 | 15,000–87,000 |
| Electrical system | 1,099 | 8.6% | 66,000 | 40,000–103,000 |
| Steering | 1,076 | 8.4% | 72,000 | 44,000–109,000 |
| Brakes | 961 | 7.5% | 52,000 | 32,000–83,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 898 | 7.0% | 52,000 | 15,000–94,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 671 | 5.2% | 69,000 | 41,000–100,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 554 | 4.3% | 60,000 | 38,000–83,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 409 | 3.2% | 60,000 | 30,000–90,000 |
| Visibility equipment | 299 | 2.3% | 49,000 | 31,000–70,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Ford F-150 2009–2014 · 9,920 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 45% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 67% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 81% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 2.1% of reports (206) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
45% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 58,000–135,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 15,000–87,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 40,000–103,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 44,000–109,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 32,000–83,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 15,000–94,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 41,000–100,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
67% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 50,000 mi
- Brakes — median 52,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 58,000–135,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 40,000–103,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 44,000–109,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 15,000–94,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 41,000–100,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
81% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 50,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 66,000 mi
- Steering — median 72,000 mi
- Brakes — median 52,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 52,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 69,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 58,000–135,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 65,336 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 26.7% of complaints (3,419 reports, 2,431 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 92,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 58,000 and 135,000 miles.
A single system taking 26.7% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The engine accounts for 14.3% of complaints (1,835 reports, 1,566 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 87,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 8.6% of complaints (1,099 reports, 854 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 66,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 103,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 8.4% of complaints (1,076 reports, 908 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 72,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 44,000 and 109,000 miles.
The brakes account for 7.5% of complaints (961 reports, 717 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 32,000 and 83,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 7.0% of complaints (898 reports, 630 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 94,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 3,943 complaints — while 2009 drew the fewest at 400. The median year sits at 2,182.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 17 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
1 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (6), the hydraulic brake circuit (2), seats (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 12,819 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 361 (2.8%)
- Fires
- 177
- Injury reports
- 223
- Fatality reports
- 9
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine 2011–2014
3.5L EcoBoost intercooler condensation: water collects in the air-to-air intercooler during humid/damp highway driving and is ingested on hard acceleration, causing a stumble/misfire and limp mode. Ford's field fix relocated the intercooler air deflector and later revised the intercooler.
Engine 2011–2014
3.5L EcoBoost timing chain stretch and cam phaser wear producing cold-start rattle and cam correlation codes on higher-mileage first-generation EcoBoost engines.
Brakes 2013–2014
Brake master cylinder internal seal leaks allow fluid to migrate into the brake booster, causing loss of front brake circuit function; addressed by Ford recall action on 3.5L EcoBoost trucks.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 400 | 352 |
| 2010 | 1,136 | 984 |
| 2011 | 2,975 | 2,451 |
| 2012 | 2,440 | 2,012 |
| 2013 | 3,943 | 2,891 |
| 2014 | 1,925 | 1,230 |
Recalls (17) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2014 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Jul 2024 · 2014 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
Oct 2020 · 2014 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
What can happen. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Jun 2019 · 2013 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.
Mar 2019 · 2011–2013 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
Oct 2017 · 2014 · SeatsThe improperly manufactured bolts may fracture.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
What can happen. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Oct 2016 · 2013–2014 · Service Brakes, HydraulicLoss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
What can happen. Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Sep 2016 · 2011–2012 · Power TrainAn unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Nov 2014 · 2014 · SeatsImproper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
Nov 2014 · 2014 · Exterior LightingIf the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Jul 2014 · 2014 · Steering do not driveA loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.
What can happen. A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Jun 2012 · 2011–2012 · Exterior LightingIf this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 expedition and Lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 â“lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
What can happen. If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse â“râ” position and the vehicleâ’s transmission does go in reverse, the â“râ” may not illuminate on the dashboard of the F-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the F-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicleâ’s not signaling it is in reverse.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
May 2012 · 2012 · Air BagsA failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 F-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. Under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seatâ’s occupant such that the passenger side airbag does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.
What can happen. A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Dec 2011 · 2011 · Power TrainThis will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 F-250, F-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, â“theft protection.” the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
What can happen. This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Mar 2011 · 2011 · Electrical SystemIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and Lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. Based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an inter
What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Feb 2011 · 2009–2010 · StructureIn the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 F-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.
What can happen. In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The free fix. Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall
Jan 2011 · 2011 · StructureIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners reported
the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated there the back lighting of the instrument panel could not be manually adjusted. As a result, the contact would have difficulty reading the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating…
2009 · 5 miles · Electrical system
the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side headrests were not adjustable and constantly struck him in the back of the neck. The manufacturer stated that it was a new design for safety. The dealer stated if the contact felt so strongly that the headrest was such a problem…
2009 · 10 miles · Seats
the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. While driving at speeds of 65 MPH, the air bag service light illuminated on the dashboard. The failure was ignored but the vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized Ford dealer. The contact was informed that there were no failure codes obtained from a diagnostic test. The…
2009 · 200 miles · Airbag system
the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact recently purchased a brand new vehicle. He stated that the braking system was failing. The brake pedal must be depressed with great force in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that there were no failures with the vehicle. The contact stated that this was a…
2009 · 202 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit
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