2014 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
44,963 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2014 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
603 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 9, 2026 2019 Lincoln Nautilus recall: Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail
- June 9, 2026 2015-2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion recall: Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid
- June 9, 2026 2018 Ford F-150 recall: Unintended Vehicle Movement
- June 9, 2026 2017 Ford Escape recall: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
- June 9, 2026 2018-2020 Ford F-150 recall: Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2014
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V378000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 44,963 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S45 |
| “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