Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Ford Motor Company – Engine Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles
| Report Received Date | 03/25/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V175000 |
| Consequence Summary | Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09. |
| Recall Code | 15S09 |
| Potentially Affected | 6322 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V175000) |
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