Park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 f-650 trucks manufactured july 29, 2015, to september 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect park-reverse-neutral-drive-manual (prndm) steering column, instead of reverse-neutral-drive-manual (rndm) steering column. if the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the prndm placed in "p", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
Safety Consequence
If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the prndm steering column with the correct rndm steering column, free of charge. the recall began on january 5, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s35.
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FAQ: Recall 15V789000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V789000?
NHTSA recall 15V789000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 24, 2015. It addresses: Park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V789000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15S35. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.