2016 FORD F-59

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 25 TSBs

15V611000 Sep 30, 2015
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applyin... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
1,477 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FORD F-59

25 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
100000 POWER TRAIN4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK1
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
17B29-S2 May 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain 2016-2017 Model Year F-650, F-750 and F-59 Vehicles with a 6.8L Engine - Cylinder Head Inspection and Replacement
SSM 47976 May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
17B30-S2 Jul 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement Coverage
17B30-S2 Jul 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement Coverage
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
17B29 Nov 16, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Certain 2016-2017 Model Year F-650, F-750 and F-59 Vehicles with a 6.8L Engine - Cylinder Head Inspection and Replacement
17B29 Nov 16, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2016-2017 Model Year F-650, F-750 and F-59 Vehicles with a 6.8L Engine - Cylinder Head Inspection and Replacement
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46451 Mar 14, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES.
SSM 46153 Oct 26, 2016
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. RECENT CUSTOMER CLINICS REVEALED THAT MOST EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CLINICS HAD THE TIRE PRESSURES SET INCORR
TSB16-0106 Aug 15, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME 2016-2017 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND F-59 COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/20/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A NO TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT WHEN DESCENDING A GRADE IN TOW/HAUL MODE. FOLLOW THE SE
SSM 45876 Jun 14, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
2016-2017 F-53/F-59 - 6.8L ENGINE WITH GVWR 14,001 LB AND THROUGH 19,500 LB - NO TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT ON DOWNHILL IN TOW HAUL MODE
16B10 Apr 5, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
16-0042 Mar 14, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
6.8L - HYDROMAX? INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ICON ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C149D - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/2/2016 ISSUE Some 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine
16-0042 Mar 14, 2016
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
6.8L - HYDROMAX? INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ICON ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C149D - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/2/2016 ISSUE Some 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine
16-0042 Mar 14, 2016
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
6.8L - HYDROMAX? INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ICON ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C149D - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/2/2016 ISSUE Some 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine
TSB160042 Mar 2, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.8L - Hydromax instrument cluster icoin illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C149D Built on or before 03/02/2016
16-0037 Feb 15, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.8L - ILLUMINATED MIL - VARIOUS DTCS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/15/2016 ISSUE Some 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 2/15/2016 and equipped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit an illumina
TSB160037 Feb 15, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.8L Illuminated MIL - various DTCS - Built on or before 02/15/2016
15-0158 Oct 21, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ASI-45239 Jul 1, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. *PE
ASI-45239 Jul 1, 2015
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. *PE

FORD F-59 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-59 across all model years (2011, 2026).

25 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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