2012 Ford Expedition Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford Expedition. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V248000Apr 27, 2016153,581 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Ford Expedition 2012, F-150 2011–2012, Mustang 2012 +1 more

  Reported issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

  Possible consequence: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.

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• 12V190000May 3, 201210,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Back up lights
  Covers: Ford Expedition 2012, Mustang 2012–2013, F-150 2011–2012 +1 more

  Reported issue: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” these vehicles may have a transmission…

  Possible consequence: If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse “r” position and the vehicle’s transmission does go in reverse, the “r” may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of…

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

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• 12V034000Feb 2, 2012569 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Mid/rear assembly
  Covers: Ford Expedition 2012, Lincoln Navigator 2012

  Reported issue: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints." these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ17010Unexpected Transmission DownshiftClosed · Dec 25, 2017

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