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Eugene

(62,657 posts)
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 11:14 AM Feb 2019

Ford recalls 1.48 million F-150 pickups in North America over transmissions (also 2 other recalls)

Source: Reuters

BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 13, 2019 / 9:33 AM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

Ford recalls 1.48 million F-150 pickups in North America over transmissions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it was recalling about 1.48 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America due to a potential transmission downshift issue that could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford said select 2011-2013 model year trucks with six-speed automatic transmission could experience an unintended downshift into first gear without warning, which could result in the loss of vehicle control. Ford is aware of five accidents, including one report of whiplash potentially related to the issue.

The recall covers 1.26 million trucks in the United States and 221,000 in Canada. Dealers will update the powertrain control software.

Ford also said it is issuing two other recalls. One covers 28,200 2017-19 Lincoln Continental vehicles in North America for door latches that may not engage due to the buildup of silicon contamination and could result in the door opening while driving.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-recall/ford-recalls-1-48-million-f-150-pickups-in-north-america-over-transmissions-idUSKCN1Q21SC
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Ford recalls 1.48 million F-150 pickups in North America over transmissions (also 2 other recalls) (Original Post) Eugene Feb 2019 OP
Thanks for posting - this is one of the largest recalls in history Rhiannon12866 Feb 2019 #1

Rhiannon12866

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1. Thanks for posting - this is one of the largest recalls in history
Thu Feb 14, 2019, 03:10 AM
Feb 2019

782,000 in the U.S. alone! When is this going to end?!

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