NHTSA safety recalls
2012 Lincoln Navigator Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Lincoln Navigator — 2 of them relate to power train. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2012 Lincoln Navigator as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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16V248000Power Train · Automatic Transmission
An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock,…
The riskAn 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.
The fix — freeFord 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.
What was foundFord 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.
16V248000 at NHTSA12V190000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse r position…
The riskIf 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 vehicles 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 the F-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicles not signaling it is in reverse.
The fix — freeFord 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.
What was foundFord 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 range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
12V190000 at NHTSA12V034000Seats · Mid/rear Assembly
In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskIn the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeFord 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.
What was foundFord 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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