April 17, 2026 / 9:10 AM EDT / CBS News
Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks because a gearshift defect can increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause affected trucks to unexpectedly downshift into second gear, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
The recall covers F-150s equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission built between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017. NHTSA said owners may see a malfunction indicator light or a wrench light on the dashboard if the transmission range sensor is malfunctioning.
Ford told regulators it is aware of one accident and two injuries possibly related to the issue. The company will begin sending recall notification letters to owners on April 27. Owners can take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the affected components updated or replaced at no charge.
Edited by Mark Osborne