Ford F-150 recall 26V237000 - Automatic Transmission
NHTSA · April 14, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V237000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 1,392,935.
- Component: Automatic Transmission.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 26V237000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 82 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 1,392,935 vehicles, it is larger than 100% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 | 2015 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2016 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2017 |
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