2015-2017 Ford F-150 recall: automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 14, 2026. It covers about 1,392,935 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,392,935
- reported
- Apr 14, 2026
- owners notified
- Jul 24, 2026
- related complaints
- 1,615
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
- Risk
- Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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 on April 15, 2026.
Recall number 26V237000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2015-2017 201520162017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,615 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 26V237000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Ford F-150 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 26V237000, reported on April 14, 2026, covers about 1,392,935 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V237000?
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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 on April 15, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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