2012 Ford Expedition RecallMay 16, 2012
Ford has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2012 Ford Expedition?vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Safety Standard No. 102 ?Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect? and 108 ? Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.? ? They stated that these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (TRS) that was calibrated out of specification for a reverse gear. If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever into reverse position and the vehicles transmission does go in reverse, the back up lamp may not illuminate. ?These conditions increase the risk of a crash. ? Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the TRS as necessary, free of charge. ?The recall is expected to start during June, 2012.
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What is a recall?Is your vehicle involved in a Recall?A recall is an action by the Company to remedy a safety or emissions related concern related to a vehicle defect or regulatory requirement. It may require that you return your vehicle to the dealer for service. If your vehicle is not affected, it may be because it was built at a different time or using a different part than the affected vehicles. What is a Technical Service Bulletin?Technical Service Bulletin for your vehicle?Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs, are the way that car makers notify their dealer service departments of known problems with specific model vehicles. These bulletins are also available to independent garages, owners, and do-it-yourselfers. What is a Vehicle Defect Investigation?Is your vehicle part of a Defect Investigation?Motor vehicle and related safety defect investigations of vehicles, tires and equipment opened since 1972. Investigations are opened as a result of suspected component failures that present a risk to highway safety, and from non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. |
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