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43 reports with mileage · 33 unknown
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What to inspect
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 →
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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
What owners actually said
76 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2021
Steering
My vehicle is currently at 79,200 miles and have recently experienced what is called the Death Wobble. Any bump in the road causes my steering to violently shake back and forth until I slow down and regain control. At this time it’s unknown what is causing the problem and an appointment with my dealer isn’t available until Dece…
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My vehicle is currently at 79,200 miles and have recently experienced what is called the Death Wobble. Any bump in the road causes my steering to violently shake back and forth until I slow down and regain control. At this time it’s unknown what is causing the problem and an appointment with my dealer isn’t available until December 17, three months from now. We use this vehicle to tow a12,000 pound fifth wheel. At this point I’m afraid to tow with this vehicle. Currently the vehicle is covered under Ford’s extended warranty until Feb 28.
NHTSA ODI #11435238
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2021
Suspension
While driving on highway 70 in Denver on 7/3/21, which has constant construction, inhit an unavoidable rough patch causing my truck to go into an uncontrollable wobble violently shaking the vehicle until slowing down to an unsafe highway speed. This has since happened 3 more times as well as general looseness in steering and exa…
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While driving on highway 70 in Denver on 7/3/21, which has constant construction, inhit an unavoidable rough patch causing my truck to go into an uncontrollable wobble violently shaking the vehicle until slowing down to an unsafe highway speed. This has since happened 3 more times as well as general looseness in steering and exaggerated movement over rough roads in the city. I have invested over 1700 dollars to correct the issue but it still persists.
NHTSA ODI #11432146
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2021
Suspension
while driving at highway speeds and hitting a slight bump or bridge joint the steering wheel started shaking so violently i had to abruptly come to a stop 4 times to avoid colliding with other traffic on our holiday trip. The steering damper has already been upgraded as well as tie rod ends, drag link and shocks. these trucks a…
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while driving at highway speeds and hitting a slight bump or bridge joint the steering wheel started shaking so violently i had to abruptly come to a stop 4 times to avoid colliding with other traffic on our holiday trip. The steering damper has already been upgraded as well as tie rod ends, drag link and shocks. these trucks and this problem has to be addressed before one or more of us get killed by not being able to control it especially during high traffic times such as this past weekend. this weekend the problem was the worst of several incidents with this issue. Working for a Ford dealer the problem has been on going, despite making many repairs myself to save money on installation.
NHTSA ODI #11432003
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2021
Unknown Or Other
The EGR system has caused the truck's transmission to go into idle mode which is 2 miles an hour. Safely it can not be driven to be serviced if you are on the road. This system has reset its self on 3 occasions, once when I was taking the truck into a Ford service dealership. They stated they could not do anything without the tr…
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The EGR system has caused the truck's transmission to go into idle mode which is 2 miles an hour. Safely it can not be driven to be serviced if you are on the road. This system has reset its self on 3 occasions, once when I was taking the truck into a Ford service dealership. They stated they could not do anything without the trouble senor on. There is one recall on the nox sensor and 3 other service alerts for the EGR on the trucks. This is very dangerous and should be put in your system.
NHTSA ODI #11424389
87,000 miles · Jun 25, 2021
Structure
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the taillights were starting to crack between the taillights and the tailgate on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was app…
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the taillights were starting to crack between the taillights and the tailgate on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
NHTSA ODI #11422347
120,000 miles · Nov 24, 2020
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH ON ALL ROAD SURFACES THE FRONT END WILL RANDOMLY GO INTO A VIOLENT FRONT END WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AS TO THROW HEAVY ITEMS FROM THE DOOR POCKETS AND PREVENT STEERING THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE REPLACED A SUSPECTED STEERING COMPONENTS WITH NO REMEDY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT A SIMILAR ISSUE…
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WHILE DRIVING IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH ON ALL ROAD SURFACES THE FRONT END WILL RANDOMLY GO INTO A VIOLENT FRONT END WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AS TO THROW HEAVY ITEMS FROM THE DOOR POCKETS AND PREVENT STEERING THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE REPLACED A SUSPECTED STEERING COMPONENTS WITH NO REMEDY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURRED IN A LATER MODEL TRUCK AND HAS BEEN RECALLED. OUR MECHANIC HAS NICKNAMED THIS WOBBLE A DEATH WOBBLE.
NHTSA ODI #11376201
126,930 miles · Sep 17, 2020
Suspension
TRUCK VIOLENTLY SHOOK AFTER GOING OVER BUMP IN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 40MPH ON CITY STREET TO WHERE I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. HAD NO CONTROL OF THE SHAKE AND WHEN APPLIED BRAKES THE TRUCK KEPT SHAKING UNTIL I COULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACTED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE CONDITION IS REFERRED TO AS TH…
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TRUCK VIOLENTLY SHOOK AFTER GOING OVER BUMP IN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 40MPH ON CITY STREET TO WHERE I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. HAD NO CONTROL OF THE SHAKE AND WHEN APPLIED BRAKES THE TRUCK KEPT SHAKING UNTIL I COULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACTED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE CONDITION IS REFERRED TO AS THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'. FORD KNOWS OF THE ISSUE BUT HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. PARTS AFFECTED AND WERE REPLACED ARE TRACK BAR ASSEMBLY AND PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT
NHTSA ODI #11355684
156,000 miles · Aug 27, 2020
SuspensionVehicle Speed Control
WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE TRUCK HAS EXPERIENCE THE "DEATH WOBBLE". AT FIRST IT STARTED AT NORMAL MICHIGAN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUT IT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND MORE REPEATABLE, AND OCCURRING A LOWER SPEEDS. ESSENTIALLY IF YOU HIT A TYPICAL HIGHWAY BUMP THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL FORCE YOU TO R…
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WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE TRUCK HAS EXPERIENCE THE "DEATH WOBBLE". AT FIRST IT STARTED AT NORMAL MICHIGAN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUT IT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND MORE REPEATABLE, AND OCCURRING A LOWER SPEEDS. ESSENTIALLY IF YOU HIT A TYPICAL HIGHWAY BUMP THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL FORCE YOU TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE OR BRAKE QUICKLY ON A HIGHWAY UNTIL IT STOPS. THIS TRUCK HAS A STOCK SUSPENSION AND ABOUT 150K MILES. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SUSPENSION SHOP THEY CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY FAILED COMPONENTS.
NHTSA ODI #11351712
125,000 miles · Aug 18, 2020
SteeringSuspension
THE TRUCK DEVELOPS A SEVERE SHAKE/WOBBLE IN FRONT END WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK IS HARD TO CONTROL AND HAS TO BE SLOWED CONSIDERABLY BEFORE IT STOPS THE WOBBLE AND CAN BE CONTROLLED.
NHTSA ODI #11350097
78,000 miles · Jul 1, 2020
Steering
WHILE TRAVELING ABOVE 50MPH OR SO, THE TRUCK HAS VIOLENTLY SHOOK AFTER HITTING A MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WITH EACH TIME BEING EXACTLY THE SAME. THE VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVING SMOOTHLY, AND THEN EXPERIENCE A VIOL…
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WHILE TRAVELING ABOVE 50MPH OR SO, THE TRUCK HAS VIOLENTLY SHOOK AFTER HITTING A MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WITH EACH TIME BEING EXACTLY THE SAME. THE VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVING SMOOTHLY, AND THEN EXPERIENCE A VIOLENT REPETITIVE SHAKING. EACH TIME, THE DRIVER HAS HAD TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY IN ORDER TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 20MPH OR LOWER, THE VEHICLE REGAINED CONTROL. VISUAL EXAMINATIONS OF THE VEHICLE RETURNED NO LOOSE OR BROKEN PARTS, AND THE VIOLENT VIBRATIONS WERE NOT EVIDENT BY ANY MARKINGS OR OTHER DISTURBANCES UNDER THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME INITIAL RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED ALMOST IDENTICAL SITUATIONS, AND IS CHARACTERIZED AS "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE, AND THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY RECALLS FROM FORD ON THIS KNOWN AND WIDESPREAD ISSUE.
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
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RQ14005 · 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.
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