Ford recalls 2014 F-150 vehicles over transmission that can unexpectedly downshift into first gear
A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can make the transmission unexpectedly downshift into first gear, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the PCM software free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to Ford's recall number 26S45.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford F-150 2014
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 44,963 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V378000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S45
- Model years: 2014
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
- Consequence
- Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
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