Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V237000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 14, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,392,935
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S28
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Seats Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Suspension Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 9, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.