The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V433000·Announced 2019-06-10

Ford Recalls 2013 F-150s for Transmission Downshifting Risk

Ford is recalling 2013 F-150 trucks with 5.0L or 6.2L engines previously repaired under recall 19V-075 because the transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines. These specific vehicles were previously subject to recall 19V-075, during which the powertrain control module (PCM) software was reprogrammed. The software used in that previous repair lacked necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed.

This defect may result in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 107,857 vehicles. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
107,857

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 (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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