The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V582000·Announced 2011-12-08

Ford Recalls 2011-2012 F-Series Trucks for Brake Shift Interlock Defect

Ford is recalling specific 2011-2012 F-Series trucks because the transmission can shift out of park without the brake pedal being pressed, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150 vehicles manufactured between September 9, 2011, and September 22, 2011, as well as model year 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 heavy-duty vehicles manufactured between September 12, 2011, and September 22, 2011. The recall involves approximately 16,091 vehicles.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 114 regarding theft protection. Due to a problem with the brake shift interlock switch, the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without the driver pressing the brake pedal. This defect allows the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, which increases the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150, F-350, F-450, F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
16,091

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • F-150
  • F-350
  • F-450
  • F-550
  • F-250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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