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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251597-ford-expedition-2012-recall-power-train · Recall date April 27, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V248000
“FORD EXPEDITION (2012) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 27, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251597-ford-expedition-2012-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 16V248000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V248000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V248000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EXPEDITION (2012) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FORD EXPEDITION (2012) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 16V248000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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