1.4 Million Ford F-150 Pickups Recalled Due to Risk of Unexpected Downshifts and Loss of Control
Trucks from 2015 to 2017 can experience an unintended shift to second gear, increasing the risk of a crash
The Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,392,935 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years because electrical connections in the transmission can degrade, causing an unintended downshift to second gear. If the transmission drops several gears, it may cause the rear tires to slide. The loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The Ford F-150 Recall Details
Vehicles recalled: 2015, 2016, and 2017 F-150 pickup trucks with a 6-speed transmission.
The problem: A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
The fix: Dealerships will update the PCM calibration. If an affected vehicle previously exhibited certain diagnostic trouble codes related to this condition before the software was installed, dealers will replace the lead frame in accordance with a corresponding extended warranty program. There will be no charge for this service.
How to contact the manufacturer: Call Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign number: 26V237000. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S28.
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