IllustrationSTEERING STARTS TO SHAKE ANYWHERE FROM 30 MPH TO 70MPH
2013 Ford F-350
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2013 Ford F-350 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 93.
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525–50K
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2150K+
43 reports with mileage · 33 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports4 fire reports1 injury reports
Steering complaints
30 reports2 WEEKS AGO I GOT THE TERRIBLE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND ALMOST WRECKED THE TRUCK AS WELL AS ME ALMOST HAVING A HEART ATTACK . I WAS GOING 60 MPH (SPEED LIMIT IS 65) ON A DUAL LANE HIGHWAY AND HIT A SMALL POTHOLE AND HIT THE BRAKES MAKING IT 10 TIMES WORSE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT AND IT SEEMED …
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2 WEEKS AGO I GOT THE TERRIBLE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND ALMOST WRECKED THE TRUCK AS WELL AS ME ALMOST HAVING A HEART ATTACK . I WAS GOING 60 MPH (SPEED LIMIT IS 65) ON A DUAL LANE HIGHWAY AND HIT A SMALL POTHOLE AND HIT THE BRAKES MAKING IT 10 TIMES WORSE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT AND IT SEEMED TO BE OK. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY A MECHANIC FRIEND AND WE REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER. DID GOOD FOR 2 WEEKS AND RAN UP ON STOPPED TRAFFIC AND THE WORST HAPPENED TWICE AS BAD AS THE FIRST TIME. TRUCK HAS 57,000 MILES AND I AM THE 2ND OWNER AND HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL NOW. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE DEATH WOBBLE AND IT SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND SEEMS TO BE NO REPAIR FOR IT. MAYBE THE BEST FIX IS TO BUY A NEW OTHER BRAND TYPE OF TRUCK. I HAVE BEEN A FAITHFUL FORD BUYER UNTIL THIS HAS COME UP UNLESS THERE IS A RECALL OR REPAIR TO BE MADE
SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 65 MPH I HAVE HIT A SMALL BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT WHICH HAS CAUSED MY TRUCK TO GO INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE DEATH WOBBLE. IT SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY THAT I ALMOST LOSE CONTROL AND HAVE TO SLOW TO ALMOST A STOP BEFORE IT QUITS.
A FORD TRUCK "DEATH WOBBLE" ALLEGES F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING LINKAGE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE PROPOSED CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INCLUDES CURRENT AND FORMER OWNERS AND LESSEES OF 2005-2019 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. HOWEVER, THE PLAINTIFF SAYS THE FORD DEALERSHIP DENIED THE WOBBLE PROBLEM AND …
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A FORD TRUCK "DEATH WOBBLE" ALLEGES F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING LINKAGE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE PROPOSED CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INCLUDES CURRENT AND FORMER OWNERS AND LESSEES OF 2005-2019 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. HOWEVER, THE PLAINTIFF SAYS THE FORD DEALERSHIP DENIED THE WOBBLE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE TRUCK UNDER WARRANTY. THE FORD TRUCK DEATH WOBBLE LAWSUIT WAS FILED IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - WILLIAM LESSIN, ET AL., V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 56 MILES PER HOUR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I EXPERIENCED A HORRIBLE WOBBLE OF THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS. THEY REPLACED ALMOST ALL COMPONENTS IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK INCLUDING THE TRA…
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I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 56 MILES PER HOUR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I EXPERIENCED A HORRIBLE WOBBLE OF THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS. THEY REPLACED ALMOST ALL COMPONENTS IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK INCLUDING THE TRACK BAR, STABILIZER, BEARINGS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED BUSHINGS. SEVERAL DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ON A DIFFERENT ROAD AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE.
WHEN RUNNING OVER ANY BUMP AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH, THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY. I'VE RECENTLY HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES.
THE TRUCK DEVELOPED A DEATH WOBBLE, WHICH IS COMMONLY EXPLAINED ON THE INTERNET AND HAS SEEMED TO PLAGUE FORD SUPERDUTYS WITH SOLID FRONT AXLES. MY DEATH WOBBLE DEVELOPED WHILE STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, WHICH WAS EXPLAINED IN DETAIL WITH SYMPTOMS AND EXPERIENCE. DEALER CLAIMS THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM. IN THE EN…
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THE TRUCK DEVELOPED A DEATH WOBBLE, WHICH IS COMMONLY EXPLAINED ON THE INTERNET AND HAS SEEMED TO PLAGUE FORD SUPERDUTYS WITH SOLID FRONT AXLES. MY DEATH WOBBLE DEVELOPED WHILE STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, WHICH WAS EXPLAINED IN DETAIL WITH SYMPTOMS AND EXPERIENCE. DEALER CLAIMS THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM. IN THE END THEY REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER, WHICH ULTIMATELY DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE EXPERIENCED DEATH WOBBLE CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS FRIGHTENING, IT BEARS NO WARNING AND HAPPENS IN A SPLIT SECOND. THE DEATH WOBBLE HAS ONLY OCCURED AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50MPH. THE SIMPLIEST EXPLAINATION IS THAT ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD, LARGE OR SMALL, CAN UPSET THE VEHICLE AND SEND IT INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE, SHUTTER AND OCSILATION THAT IS UNCONTROLLABLE TO AVOID, STOP OR CONTROL THE OCCURANCE. THIS SCARIEST PART IS THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY FREQUENTLY WITH SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70MPH AND THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO SLOW DOWN AND MANUEVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE DEATH WOBBLE OFFERS NO CONTROL OR STEERING CAPABILITIES TO THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY MY SPOUSE OR KIDS WILL NEVER DRIVE THIS TRUCK FOR FEAR OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN.. UNFORTUNATELY MY FAMILY DOES HAVE TO TRAVEL IN THIS VEHICLE AS IT IS A DAILY DRIVER. THE FACT THAT THIS IS AN EXTREME FLAW, DEFECT AND DANGER IS ONLY COMPOUND WHEN YOUR ONLY RECOURSE TO STOP THE VIOLENT WOBBLE IS TO PULL OVER OR STOP IMMEDIATELY ONLY ADDS TO THE DANGERS OF THE UNCERTAINTY OF TRAFFIC AROUND YOU.
MY FORD F350 SUPER DUTY 4WD HAS HAD THE FRONT END REBUILT 3 TIMES FOR WHAT IS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 60 TO 75 MPH ON STRAIGHT DRY PAVEMENT THE FRONT END WHEELS WILL START AN OSCILLATING AND UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT THAT IS SO VIOLENT THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. T…
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MY FORD F350 SUPER DUTY 4WD HAS HAD THE FRONT END REBUILT 3 TIMES FOR WHAT IS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 60 TO 75 MPH ON STRAIGHT DRY PAVEMENT THE FRONT END WHEELS WILL START AN OSCILLATING AND UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT THAT IS SO VIOLENT THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE IS SO PRONOUNCED THAT ITEMS FLY OUT OF DOOR POCKETS, THE CONSOLE AND CUP HOLDERS. VEHICLES BEHIND ME AND NEXT TO ME ARE FORCED TO APPLY THEIR BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO A POSSIBLE COLLISION. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM OVER MULTIPLE YEAR MODELS AND FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO SOLVE IT. YOU CAN SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" AND VIEW MANY VIDEOS TAKEN OF THE PROBLEM.
2013 F350 FRONT END VIOLENT SHAKING AFTER RUNNING OVER A BUMP ON HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH,THIS MADE THE TRUCK LOSE ALL STEERING CONTROL. WITH APPLIED BRAKING THE SITUATION ONLY GOT WORSE. THE VEHICLE ENDED UP ON THE CENTER LINE CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND. WE ONLY GAINED CONTROL OF THE SITUATION …
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2013 F350 FRONT END VIOLENT SHAKING AFTER RUNNING OVER A BUMP ON HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH,THIS MADE THE TRUCK LOSE ALL STEERING CONTROL. WITH APPLIED BRAKING THE SITUATION ONLY GOT WORSE. THE VEHICLE ENDED UP ON THE CENTER LINE CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND. WE ONLY GAINED CONTROL OF THE SITUATION WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 45 MPH. THIS SITUATION OCCURRED TWICE IN ONE DAY.
WHILE OUR TRUCK ON A NORMAL HIGHWAY WITH MINOR IRREGULARITIES AND SOME ROUGH SURFACES AT A SPEED OF 60 TO 70 MPH, THE TRUCK WILL START TO OSCILLATE TO THE POINT OF INDUCING A VIOLENTLY STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND AN UNCONTROLLABLE BOUNCE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 2-MONTHS WHEN I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK …
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WHILE OUR TRUCK ON A NORMAL HIGHWAY WITH MINOR IRREGULARITIES AND SOME ROUGH SURFACES AT A SPEED OF 60 TO 70 MPH, THE TRUCK WILL START TO OSCILLATE TO THE POINT OF INDUCING A VIOLENTLY STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND AN UNCONTROLLABLE BOUNCE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 2-MONTHS WHEN I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TRUCK IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN IN TOWN, I AM NOW SCARED TO GO ON THE ROAD WITH THE TRUCK AS THE CONDITION SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. I HAVE TO BRAKE QUICKLY AND STEER THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP THE OSCILLATION. THE SHAKING IS HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES WITH THE VEHICLE BEING VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ONLY AFTER SLOWING TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOES THE OSCILLATION STOP. UPON RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I AM PERPLEXED WHY FORD OR THE NTHSA HAVE NOT STEPPED FORWARD TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, SOMEONE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED IF A SOLUTION IS NOT FOUND. WE HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK NOW TO TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED FORD DEALERSHIPS AFTER EACH INCIDENT EACH TIME WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THIS SOMETIMES HAPPENS WITH THESE TRUCKS. THIS CAN'T SERIOUSLY BE TRUE? AFTER DOING RESEARCH I'VE FOUND THAT THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AS THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN TERMED BY THE MASSES IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN FOR MANY YEARS NOT FOR THE SELECT FEW CONSUMERS BUT FOR SO MANY.
Official recalls
114V498000 · Equipment
Aug 13, 2014
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ14005 · Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
Opened Jan 13, 2015 · Closed Mar 15, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:software; Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Electrical System:software
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.
Engine
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.