2012 FORD EXPEDITION Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 12V034000 on 02/01/2012
- Component:
- Seats:mid/rear assembly
- Manufactured:
- 11/18/2011 - 12/01/2011
- Affected:
- 569
- Defect:
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints." these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes:
- Ford's recall campaign number is 12c22.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 12V190000 on 05/01/2012
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Manufactured:
- 10/18/2011 - 12/16/2011
- Affected:
- 10,500
- Defect:
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.' these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
- Consequence:
- If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse 'r' position and the vehicle's transmission does go in reverse, the 'r' may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. these conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle's not signaling it is in reverse.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 11, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes:
- Ford's recall campaign number is 12c23.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 12V190000 on 05/01/2012
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:back up lights
- Manufactured:
- 10/18/2011 - 12/16/2011
- Affected:
- 10,500
- Defect:
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.' these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
- Consequence:
- If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse 'r' position and the vehicle's transmission does go in reverse, the 'r' may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. these conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle's not signaling it is in reverse.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 11, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes:
- Ford's recall campaign number is 12c23.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V248000 on 04/26/2016
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 08/25/2011 - 09/09/2012
- Affected:
- 153,581
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150 trucks, 2012 ford expedition, lincoln navigator, and ford mustang vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
- Consequence:
- An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s19.
- Notes:
- 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.
2012 FORD EXPEDITION TSBs (35)
- Bulletin:
- TSB-13-5-7
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated in some vehicles, due to diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0135, p0155, and possible p0030, p0050, p0053, p0059, p0141, p0161. model 2012 expedition, navigator.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-13-5-30
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford: the sun visor vanity mirror door, on some vehicles, fails to close or is loos and causes mirror light to stay on. models 2012-2013 mustang, explorer, f-150 and 2012 escape. *pe
- Bulletin:
- AS1-32241
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed. model years 2011-2013. no models listed.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-13-6-8
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting and wrench indicator and/or seat belt minder may illuminate with speedometer reading zero and odometer displaying dashes, while driving, in some vehicles. models 2012-2013 na
- Bulletin:
- ASI-32251
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: on certain vehicles, the intelligent access or push button start may have an intermittent ikt, similar symptoms as discharged ikt battery. models 2012-2013 f-150, f super duty, expedition, navigator, flex, edge, explorer, ta
- Bulletin:
- ASI-32252
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: on certain vehicles and trucks, the multifunction indicator lamp (mil), will illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1636 (inductive signature chip communication error) present in pcm or tcm. models 2011-2013 f-150 e
- Bulletin:
- ASI-32270
- Component:
- 204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
- Summary:
- Ford: there is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted into 4x4 mode, the noise will cease. models 2008-2013 f-150, expedition, navigator, mark lt. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-13-6-17
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button operation. models 2012-2013 focus, e-series, edge, expeditio
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44245
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Ford: the instrument cluster transmission temperature gauge may exhibit gauge slow to display reading after hot soak restart. model 2011-2013 f-150, 2011-2014, f-super duty, 2012-2014 expedition. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44387
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Ford: due to malfunction indicator light (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0128, on some trucks, may lead to thermostat replacement, if diagnostic is normal, using new rubber coated thermostat part 7l3z-8575-d. model 2012-2014 exp
- Bulletin:
- TSB-14-0076
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: after vehicle/truck has been parked several hours, there is a delayed engagement of park to forward or reverse transmission on initial start up. model 2011-2014 expedition, mustang, f-150, navigator. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-14-0104
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: when driving 110kmh (70mph), highway speed, at tip out drive conditions, some vehicles experience a clunking, in driveline and need to reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) to latest calibration. model 2012-2014 expe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-14-0114
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-14-0084
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series, expedition, f-150, f-super duty, navigator. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44669
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: there will be 2 new piece receiver dryer desiccant bag that will replace 1 piece receiver dry cartridge, which are interchangable, fully, do not affect form, fit, or function. model 2011-14 f-super duty, 2009-14 f150, 2007-1
- Bulletin:
- 44863
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44707
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Ford: after powertrain control module reprogramming, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with several diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p06b8, p068a, p2610, if key not left for 30 seconds in off position following programming on some m
- Bulletin:
- 15-0071
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Ford 2011-2015 f150, 2015 expedition, transit, 2015 lincoln navigator: certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 l gasoline turbocharged direct injected engine built on 2/28/2015 may have diagnostic codes or driveability symptoms. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0112
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Ford 2012-2014 expedition, navigator: bulletin information involving the coolant expansion tank cap leaking coolant. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0115
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Ford 2011-2015 f-150 expedition , transit,2015 lincoln navigator: some vehicles equipped with 3.5l gasoline turbocharged are experiencing multiple diagnostic codes & noises or surging driving symptoms. *lj
- Bulletin:
- SB-45310
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- 2012-2015 f150, expedition and navigator: all require integrated wheel end (iwe) replacement. service kit has all parts required for replacement *cn
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46132
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46132
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
- Bulletin:
- 16N02
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Certain 2011-2012 model year f-150 and 2012 model year expedition, navigator and mustang vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission - molded leadframe extended coverage
- Bulletin:
- TSB 17-0001
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Some 2011-2016 expedition and navigator vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the roof opening panel shield while driving over bumps. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46295
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46451
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307-01 for main control valve body (7a100) overhaul procedures.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46085
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46102
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46900
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47080
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47201
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47009
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47009
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47331
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only cam
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