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NHTSA Recall 18V802000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-250 SD.

4
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2018
owners notified (December 7)
NHTSA campaign18V802000
Manufacturer campaign18S36
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedNovember 14, 2018
Owner notificationDecember 7, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

Safety risk

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.

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 18V802000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-250 SD2019
Ford F-350 SD2019
Ford F-450 SD2019

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.