The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V444000·Announced 2024-06-17

Ford Recalls 2014 F-150 Trucks for Transmission Software Defect

Ford is recalling 2014 F-150 vehicles because a signal loss can cause unexpected downshifting into first gear, 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 can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the powertrain control module. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed.

This unexpected downshifting may result in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 552,188 vehicles.

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
552,188

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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