2012 FORD F-450 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
11V582000 on 12/12/2011
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
09/11/2011 - 09/21/2011
Affected:
16,091
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, 'theft protection.' the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
Consequence:
This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 22, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V380000 on 08/26/2013
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Affected:
37
Defect:
Manning equipment inc. llc (manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured october 2011 through june 2012. the tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
Consequence:
Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
Correction:
Manning equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. the recall has already begun. owners may contact manning equipment at 1-502-426-5210.
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.
Campaign:
13V535000 on 11/07/2013
Component:
Engine
Affected:
2,951
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 f-350/450/550 ambulance package vehicles manufactured february 22, 2010, through october 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine. due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
Consequence:
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2013. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 13s10.
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.
Campaign:
14V498000 on 08/12/2014
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
3
Defect:
Pj's truck bodies & equipment co., (pj's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. in the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Consequence:
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Correction:
Pj's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. the recall began on august 28, 2014. owners may contact pj's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
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 F-450 TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
12-2-5
Component:
021700 suspension:front:hub
Summary:
Ford: some vehicles exhibit a 4x4 not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking in extreme cold temperatures below -18 degrees celsius or 0 degrees fahrenheit. include ford model f250, f350,f450, and f550 model years 2011-2012. *js
Bulletin:
ASI-22262
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: vehicle may experience exhaust smoke, engine knocking, low power, long crank hard start, runs rough or no crank start which may be caused by contaminated fuel. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-13-4-3
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: some super duty trucks, with a steady throttle, will experience, with or without, an engine shudder or turbo flutter noise, in the engine, around 900-1400 rpm. models 2011-2012 f-250, f-350, f-450. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-13-5-20
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: when truck is prevented, after an extended time period of stationary idleness or low speed driving, it fails to complete exhaust regeneration process and illuminates mil and dtc p207f with/without dtc p204f. model 2012 f-450, 550.
Bulletin:
ASI-32208
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: on some trucks, the exhaust reductant system or the nox control module would experience various mil dtc's related to glow plug control module (gpcm), due to loose, missing, modified or damaged ground g400. no models listed. model y
Bulletin:
ASI-32207
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: due to loose, missing, modified or damaged ground g400, various malfunction indicator light (mil) dtc's, related to glow plug control module (gpcm), may be exhibit on some diesel equipped trucks. model years 2011-2013. no models li
Bulletin:
TSB-13-6-20
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: in some diesel trucks, the mil may illuminate and is most common with trucks operating in low speed driving and/or operating in stationary idle mode for an extended periods of time, where the exhaust regeneration process is not full
Bulletin:
ASI-44390
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Ford: a possible intermediate clutch piston lip seal is worn and can cause an intermediate rough clutch piston bore to slip 1-3 and/or no 2-3 upshift condition. model 2012-2013 e series, f-450, 550, 53 motorhome, f 59 stripped chassis.
Bulletin:
44848
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise from the diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm) and/or may 10/1/1 pressure fuel lines w/o diagnostic trouble code poosa. *ta
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:
15-0042
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Ford 2011-2012 f250, f350, f450, f550 : information regarding f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l engine and built before 10/11/2011 may exhibit a mil on with dtcs, p207f, p20ee, p2200, p2201, p2209, p164a, p2a00 or p0133. *lj
Bulletin:
TSB15-0124
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process *cn
Bulletin:
tsb18-2190
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Some 2011-2012 f-250/f-350 and 2011-2015 f-450/f-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine built on or before 9-dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2043, p205c and

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