Ford recalls 202,000 vehicles for transmission issue

[HuckleB]

Source: MLive

Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it's issuing five safety recalls covering about 285,000 vehicles.

The largest recall includes 201,900 vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years for a transmission issue linked to at least three accidents.

The Dearborn automaker has issued a safety recall for the 2011-2012 Ford F-150, and 2012 Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Navigator for a potential problem with the output speed sensor in the transmission's lead frame.

The company said that in certain conditions the part can lead to a temporary downshift into first gear. Depending on how fast the vehicle is going, that could lead to an abrupt reduction in speed that could cause the rear tires to slide or lock up.

Read more: http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2016/04/ford_recalls_202000_vehicles_f.html

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Well, then.

[snooper2]

1. blah that isn't a biggie, I do it purpose LOL

Well, not at Highway speeds

[HuckleB]

2. I've done it on accident at highway speeds.

I suppose I shouldn't confess that, but....

[IthinkThereforeIAM]

3. Drive by your local transmission shop...

... and see the high percentage of Ford products in the repair lot. Transmission shops tend to utilize Ford pick ups, they can rebuild the transmission at cost. I won't go any further about Ford transmissions in this post.

[Skeeter Barnes]

4. I was hoping this recall was for the 2012 Focus dual clutch transmission.

At least it sounds like they have a fix for the problem described in the article. Ford still doesn't have a fix for their awful DCT in the Focus. If you don't believe me, do a search for "2012 Focus transmission problems". Buying that car was one of the worst decisions ever in my life. What a piece of shit! Should have stuck with Nissan pickups. Fuck Ford!