Ford Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million F-150s Over Downshift Defect
Recall affects F-150s built March 12, 2014–Aug. 18, 2017 with six-speed transmission; NHTSA cites two injuries and one accident; Ford will update PCM calibration free.
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Overview
Ford is recalling roughly 1,392,935 to 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
NHTSA said an intermittent signal loss between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause an unintended downshift into second gear, risking abrupt wheel-speed reduction and tire slide.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to bring affected vehicles to Ford or Lincoln dealers for a free powertrain control module calibration update.
Ford said it has received 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports potentially linked to the issue, and is aware of two injuries and one accident that may be related.
Dealers were expected to be notified on April 15 and interim owner notifications were to begin April 27 with completion by May 1, while remedy owner notification letters were planned for July 13–17.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this recall report neutrally, relying on NHTSA and Ford statements and concrete details (vehicle counts, model years, fault mechanism, two injuries) without loaded language or selective emphasis. Coverage foregrounds technical facts and owner remedies, omitting partisan angles or editorial judgment, so editorial framing is minimal.