Ford Motor Company - Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
USFord Motor Company - Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Affected Products
Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control |
| Nhtsa id | 24V444000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V444000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. |
| Completion rate | 52.04 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S37 |
| Potentially affected | 552188 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelPOWER TRAIN
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