Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling more than 1.3 million model year 2015-2017 F-150 trucks.
A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor (TRS) and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
The unexpected downshift to the lower gear could cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction for a short duration, which in some situations could cause the rear tires to slide until the vehicle speed slows. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Identification of a problem
In some cases of TRS degradation, a driver may notice an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) or wrench light in the instrument cluster
The recall was issued April 14 and may affect as many as 1,392,935 vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions that were built between March 12, 2014 and August 18, 2017.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 27.
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.
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Vehicles worked just fine before they started to put computer chips in them. Reset points, regap plugs, adjust the carb and keep on going.
Yup! The good “old” days..
Need to allow BYD and others in the US to push our legacy manufacturing companies with better competition. Farley could care less as he collects 28M/yr
Did anyone ask for that feature on a transmission? Anyone? Anyone? I didn’t think so. I’m going out and hug my 25 year pickup.
That is why my 1996 Lincoln Town Car is still my main mode of transportation. I’ve looked around and I have discovered that there is nothing out there to replace it with anymore. No TV screen. It still has knobs and switches!