Ford · United States · High
Ford F-150: Power train — automatic transmission
Affects Ford F-150 · 2015–2017 — about 1.4M vehicles.
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational