Large Recall NHTSA · 18V214000 Reported April 4, 2018

Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'park'

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 292,909 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V214000
Manufacturer Campaign
18S10
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
292,909
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 2018
Completion Rate
90.52

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 f-650 and f-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 ford f-150 and expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding expedition vehicles with a rotary gear shift dial on the console). the gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

Safety Consequence

If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'park' when it may be in a different gear. additionally, despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for the recall is 18s10.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 18V214000 or campaign 18S10.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V214000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V214000?

NHTSA recall 18V214000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 4, 2018. It addresses: Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'park'. The recall affects approximately 292,909 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 18V214000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18S10. 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.