| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident having happened again at one_organization:
- Ford Motor Co has experienced a similar software failure incident before. This recent recall is Ford's fifth recall over the issue since 2018, indicating a recurring problem with the shift cable bushing causing vehicles to roll away or have difficulty shifting gears [129006].
(b) The software failure incident having happened again at multiple_organization:
- The article mentions a similar risk affecting Jeeps and several other models made by Fiat Chrysler several years ago, where vehicles equipped with an electronic shifter could leave drivers thinking they had shifted into park when the vehicles were still in neutral or drive. This indicates that the issue of vehicles moving unexpectedly due to gear shift problems has occurred in multiple organizations [129306]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase is evident in the articles. Ford Motor Co recalled over 3.3 million vehicles due to a damaged or missing shift cable bushing that prevented the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, leading to potential rolling after selecting the 'Park' position. This issue was identified in various models from 2013-2019, indicating a design flaw in the shift cable part [Article 129006, Article 129306].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is not explicitly mentioned in the articles. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident related to the Ford vehicles' recall is primarily within the system. The articles mention that the recall is due to a damaged or missing shift cable bushing that may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, leading to the vehicle potentially rolling away even after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Ford is addressing this issue by replacing the under-hood shift bushing and adding a protective cap, as well as updating vehicle software to address the problem [129006, 129306].
(b) outside_system: The software failure incident related to the Ford vehicles' recall is not primarily due to factors originating from outside the system. The root cause of the issue, which involves the shift cable bushing and the potential for the vehicle to roll away, is internal to the vehicle system itself. The recall is focused on addressing this internal system issue to prevent further incidents [129006, 129306]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident occurring due to non-human actions:
- The software failure incident in the Ford vehicles was related to a damaged or missing shift cable bushing that could prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, leading to the vehicle potentially rolling away after the driver selects the 'Park' position [129006, 129306].
- The defect in the vehicles could enable them to move even if the gear shift seems to be in the park position, indicating a non-human action causing the issue [129306].
(b) The software failure incident occurring due to human actions:
- There is no specific mention in the articles about the software failure incident being caused by human actions. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident occurring due to hardware:
- The recall by Ford Motor Co involved more than 3.3 million vehicles in North America due to a damaged or missing part that may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, indicating a hardware issue [Article 129006].
- The vehicles could have missing or damaged bearings that could prevent them from shifting into gear properly and allow them to move even if the shifter indicates they are in park, further pointing to a hardware-related problem [Article 129306].
(b) The software failure incident occurring due to software:
- Ford also recalled 49,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because a part could overheat and result in a loss of propulsion power. The automaker will update vehicle software to address the issue, indicating a software-related problem [Article 129006].
- The defect in the Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs was discovered by analyzing diagnostic data that the vehicles transmit to Ford, highlighting a software-related issue [Article 129306]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
non-malicious |
(a) The articles do not mention any malicious software failure incidents related to the Ford vehicle recalls or the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles recall [129006, 129306].
(b) The non-malicious software failure incident related to the Ford vehicle recalls involves a defect in the shift cable bushing, which may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear or cause the vehicle to roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. This defect is attributed to missing or damaged parts in the vehicles, leading to unintended movement [129006, 129306]. Additionally, the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles recall is due to a problem that could cause battery connectors to overheat if the vehicles are being charged rapidly or driven at high speeds. Ford addressed this issue by sending an over-the-air software update to correct the problem [129306]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
unknown |
The articles do not mention any software failure incident related to poor decisions or accidental decisions. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
accidental |
(a) The software failure incident related to the Ford vehicle recall is not directly attributed to development incompetence or lack of professional competence by humans or the development organization. The issue in the vehicles was due to a damaged or missing shift cable bushing, which could prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, leading to potential rolling after selecting the 'Park' position. This issue was identified as a mechanical problem rather than a software failure caused by development incompetence [129006, 129306].
(b) The software failure incident related to the Ford vehicle recall was accidental in nature. The issue with the vehicles moving even when the gear shift seems to be in the park position was due to missing or damaged bearings, which could prevent proper shifting into gear and allow movement despite indicating 'Park' on the shifter. This accidental defect was identified as a mechanical issue rather than a software failure introduced accidentally [129306]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident related to the Ford vehicle recall is temporary. The issue was identified as a potential defect in the vehicles' shift cable bushing, which could prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear or cause the vehicle to roll after selecting the 'Park' position. Ford addressed this issue by planning to replace the under-hood shift bushing and add a protective cap, with the new parts being manufactured from a different grade material [129006, 129306]. |
| Behaviour |
omission, other |
(a) crash: The articles do not mention any software crashes where the system loses state and does not perform any of its intended functions [129006, 129306].
(b) omission: The software failure incident related to the Ford vehicles involved a potential defect that could enable them to move even if the gear shift seems to be in the park position. The vehicles could have missing or damaged bearings that could prevent them from shifting into gear properly and allow them to move even if the shifter indicates they are in park [129306].
(c) timing: The articles do not mention any software failures related to timing issues where the system performs its intended functions correctly, but too late or too early [129006, 129306].
(d) value: The software failure incident did not involve the system performing its intended functions incorrectly [129006, 129306].
(e) byzantine: The articles do not mention any software failures related to Byzantine behavior where the system behaves erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions [129006, 129306].
(f) other: The other behavior in this software failure incident is related to a potential defect in the software that could allow the vehicles to move even if the gear shift indicates they are in park due to missing or damaged bearings [129306]. |