Filed by Ford Motor Company on April 14, 2026; 3 model-year listings affected.
Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 26V237000 · reported April 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 1,392,935 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
- The risk
- Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.