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Ford Motor Company: Power Train:Automatic Transmission (2015 FORD F-150, 2016 FORD F-150, 2017 FORD F-150)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-04-14

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2015 FORD F-150; 2016 FORD F-150; 2017 FORD F-150
Reason / hazard
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 1392935
Defect
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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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