The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V188000·Announced 2022-03-25

Ford Recalls 2021 F-150 Trucks for Transmission Software Defect

Ford is recalling 2021 F-150 vehicles because a software error may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission control) that causes a loss of drive power and explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. The issue involves the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure, which may falsely activate. This false activation can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.

An unexpected shift into neutral results in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 47,084 vehicles manufactured in 2021.

Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
47,084

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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