NHTSANHTSA recall 26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026

Ford Motor Company: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

Recall found

Product

2015-2017 F-150 vehicles

Hazard

Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Summary: 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.
Component: POWER TRAIN
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 1,392,935
Manufacturer campaign number: 26S28

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.