Filed by Ford Motor Company on June 9, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
NHTSA campaign 26V378000 · reported June 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 44,963 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
- The risk
- Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.