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NHTSA Recall 15V611000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,477 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-53.

1,477
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (November 12)
NHTSA campaign15V611000
Manufacturer campaign15S25
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedSeptember 30, 2015
Owner notificationNovember 12, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.

Safety risk

If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V611000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-532016
Ford F-592016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.