The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V053000·Announced 2017-01-24

Ford Recalls 2017 F-150 Trucks Due to Instrument Cluster Power Loss

Ford is recalling 2017 F-150 trucks because the instrument cluster may lose power in cold weather, potentially hiding the transmission gear position and increasing crash risk.

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 failure of the gear position indicator increases the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. The recall addresses a defect where the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. This issue causes several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, to fail to illuminate, meaning the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102.

If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to determine the transmission shift position. This lack of visibility increases the risk of a crash or injury resulting from unintended vehicle movement.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
6,792

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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