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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V378000·Announced 2026-06-09

Ford Recalls 2014 F-150s for Transmission Software Update

Ford is recalling 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V444 because a signal loss can cause unexpected downshifting, 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 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 model year 2014 F-150 vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. The defect involves a loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM), which can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.

This unexpected downshifting may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 44,963 vehicles.

Dealers will update the PCM software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
44,963

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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