Skip to content

Vehicles United States Vehicle recall

2015-2017 F-150 recall: Unexpected downshift can cause loss of control

Certain 2015–2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks (1,392,935 potentially affected; NHTSA campaign 26V237000; Ford campaign 26S28) are recalled. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear, which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026, VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026, and Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.

What's being recalled

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.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V237000; Manufacturer campaign 26S28

The hazard

Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)

A little guidance

All guides

Search by name, description or tag. Press Enter to see every match.