NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Published: June 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V378000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control |
| Nhtsa id | 26V378000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V378000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 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. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S45 |
| Potentially affected | 44963 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |