2015-2017 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,392,935 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2015-2017 Ford F-150.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
583 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 14, 2026 2021-2025 Ford Bronco recall: Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment
- April 14, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-53, 2025-2026 Ford F-59 recall: Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
- March 31, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Mustang recall: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips
- March 31, 2026 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford F-250 SD and 4 more models recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
- March 31, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Lincoln Aviator recall: Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford F-150 2015-2017
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V237000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 14, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,392,935 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S28 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record