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HighNHTSA·15V611000·Announced 2015-09-30

Ford Recalls 2016 F-53 and F-59 Trucks for Shift Cable Defect

Ford is recalling 2016 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks because an incorrect shift cable bracket may allow the vehicle to shift out of park without brakes applied.

What this means for you

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 vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured between June 1, 2015, and August 11, 2015. The recall addresses a defect involving an incorrect shift cable bracket and improper shift cable adjustment.

Due to this defect, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without the driver applying the brakes. If the vehicle is shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, it may unintentionally move, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-53, F-59
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
1,477

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 (2)

  • F-53
  • F-59

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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