Question On 2012 Trans Recall
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Question On 2012 Trans Recall
My department is looking into possibly getting -350 and -450 chassis on our new ambulances. A friend has a 2012 -350, and has been having nothing but trouble with it since he bought it, mostly the transmission, but some other things that the techs can't figure out, as well.
How affected has anyone been by this? We are in Saudi Arabia, and service can sometimes be a major problem for us. We can't afford to have a truck down for a long time for repairs.
Any info would be appreciated. I am writing the specs, and I am already going crazy because of the fuel change in the US limiting what types of chassis are available over here now. That, and management has now decided that they want the new squads yesterday.
How affected has anyone been by this? We are in Saudi Arabia, and service can sometimes be a major problem for us. We can't afford to have a truck down for a long time for repairs.
Any info would be appreciated. I am writing the specs, and I am already going crazy because of the fuel change in the US limiting what types of chassis are available over here now. That, and management has now decided that they want the new squads yesterday.
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Okay, thanks.
I've moved your thread to the 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel forum. Although your question is more centered around the transmission, the folks down here are likely to give you a better response than in the Super Duty forum.
I've moved your thread to the 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel forum. Although your question is more centered around the transmission, the folks down here are likely to give you a better response than in the Super Duty forum.
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My 2012 has a few bugs as well. Ford still cannot figure out why the front steering/suspension is so loose/wobbly...Driving me insane!
But after reading your post, I too am having some transmission issues. Not all the time, but enough to notice. Sometimes there are very hard down and/or up shifts and a clunky feel throughout the entire driveline. Have not brought this up to the dealer yet. I'm more concerned with the front end at this point...
But after reading your post, I too am having some transmission issues. Not all the time, but enough to notice. Sometimes there are very hard down and/or up shifts and a clunky feel throughout the entire driveline. Have not brought this up to the dealer yet. I'm more concerned with the front end at this point...
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There has been a tranny recall ? on which year model ?
On our 2012 we've not had any problems with the tranny...
actually, no issues with anything....
9K miles on it and it finally said "Take it to daddy to get the oil changed"
About 3k of the 9k were towing and it has worked flawlessly in the Texus heat !
On our 2012 we've not had any problems with the tranny...
actually, no issues with anything....
9K miles on it and it finally said "Take it to daddy to get the oil changed"
About 3k of the 9k were towing and it has worked flawlessly in the Texus heat !
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My 12 has some flaky shifting (sometimes) between 2-3-4. Not all the time and it's not a big deal, just a little annoying for a 60k truck. Other than that no issues.
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My 2012 has a few bugs as well. Ford still cannot figure out why the front steering/suspension is so loose/wobbly...Driving me insane!
But after reading your post, I too am having some transmission issues. Not all the time, but enough to notice. Sometimes there are very hard down and/or up shifts and a clunky feel throughout the entire driveline. Have not brought this up to the dealer yet. I'm more concerned with the front end at this point...
But after reading your post, I too am having some transmission issues. Not all the time, but enough to notice. Sometimes there are very hard down and/or up shifts and a clunky feel throughout the entire driveline. Have not brought this up to the dealer yet. I'm more concerned with the front end at this point...
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Some days my truck does some wacky, rough, annoying shifts, other days it shifts smooth as butter. Been in twice, reflashed, didn't help. Unfortunately, I just haven't had enough time to get it looked at again.
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I found the info here:
Ford F-450 Recalls, Car Problems & Defects, & F-450 Recall Notices at Automobile Magazine
My friend told me about his trouble with his -350. Slow shifting, clunking, and funny noises. Less than 9K on it. He's in OH, and the dealership brought techs in from MI because they can't find anything wrong with it, but they said they know something is not right. As of now, he is going through "lemon law" litigation over it.
I'm concerned because if we get F-350 and -450 chassised ambulances, and something goes wrong, there is the down-time factor, not to mention the limited maintenance here in the Middle East.
The ambulance sales rep was not familiar with anything, but I figured on that. We are looking at purchasing upwards of maybe 100+ vehicles. It would really suck if even a 1/4 of them had this.
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I'm running stock 18" wheels w/ Michelin all season tires. My truck has not rode right from day 1. My service advisor is trying to figure something out with a regional rep as what to do, as they have not fixed the wiggle/wobble in the front end. I could only imagine what they would say if I brought it back with yet another issue...strange shifting tranny. But I will bring it to their attention next time I'm in....
I'm running stock 18" wheels w/ Michelin all season tires. My truck has not rode right from day 1. My service advisor is trying to figure something out with a regional rep as what to do, as they have not fixed the wiggle/wobble in the front end. I could only imagine what they would say if I brought it back with yet another issue...strange shifting tranny. But I will bring it to their attention next time I'm in....
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Thanks. I appreciate the move to a better spot.
I found the info here:
Ford F-450 Recalls, Car Problems & Defects, & F-450 Recall Notices at Automobile Magazine
I found the info here:
Ford F-450 Recalls, Car Problems & Defects, & F-450 Recall Notices at Automobile Magazine
That recall only applies to very few. Recalls are listed at the top of this site under Recalls/TSBs. I've had minor tranny issue in the lower gears, mainly 2-3 often when engine is cold where it seems to skip then buck into 3 but it doesn't concern or annoy me that much. Now, when I have my fiver attached the tranny shifting is smooth as butter. Just hitting over 3K miles and notice smoother shifting w/o any load.
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Here is the text not a problem, I think this is an enhancement:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
16091
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
16091
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY