Ford Recalls 1.39 Million F-150 Trucks Due to Safety Risks
Ford recalls 1.39 million F-150 trucks over gearshift risk: Affected models, safety concerns and fix explained - check if your pickup truck is recalled and what to do next
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Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 1.39 million F-150 pickup trucks in the United States due to a defect that may lead to unintended downshifting, increasing the risk of crashes. The affected models are from the 2015-2017 model years and include vehicles built between March 2014 and August 2017.
- 01Recall affects 1.39 million F-150 trucks due to safety defect.
- 02Issue linked to unintended downshifting that may cause crashes.
- 03Affected models include 2015-2017 F-150s with six-speed automatic transmission.
- 04Ford will provide a software update and lead frame replacement at no cost.
- 05Owners will receive notification letters between April 27 and May 1, 2026.
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Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 1,392,935 F-150 pickup trucks in the United States due to a defect that could cause unintended downshifting, thereby increasing the risk of crashes. The recall affects 2015–2017 model year F-150 vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, manufactured between March 12, 2014, and August 18, 2017. The issue arises from an intermittent signal problem between the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), which can lead to sudden downshifts into second gear. This malfunction may result in a rapid decrease in wheel speed, causing potential loss of vehicle control. Ford has reported 444 warranty claims and two injuries related to this defect. To resolve the issue, Ford will update the powertrain control module software and replace the transmission lead frame at no cost to owners. Notifications to dealers are expected on April 15, 2026, with owner letters scheduled to be mailed between April 27 and May 1, 2026.
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Owners of affected F-150 trucks should be aware of the potential safety risks and take action to have their vehicles repaired to avoid accidents.
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