NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Published: April 14, 2026Recall ID: 26V237000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpectedly downshifting into second 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 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.
Affected Products
Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control |
| Nhtsa id | 26V237000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V237000 |
| 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 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 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. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S28 |
| Potentially affected | 1392935 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |