Ford Recalls 2015-2017 F-150 Trucks for Transmission Software Defect
Ford is recalling 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles because a signal loss can cause unexpected downshifting, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
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 software) that can cause 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 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. The recall addresses a potential loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module, which can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
This defect may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-150
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Affected units
- 1,392,935
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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