Canada2015–2017 Ford F‑150 light trucks equipped with a 6‑speed transmission are affected. A powertrain control module software problem could cause the transmission to downshift suddenly to second gear, risking loss of control and a crash; Ford will notify owners by mail and advise taking the truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.
How to identify it
2015–2017 Ford F-150
The hazard
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the transmission to downshift suddenly to second gear. If this happens, there could be a loss of control.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 6-speed transmission.
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)
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