Ford has issued a recall for 1,392,935 F-150 trucks from model years 2015-2017 due to a downshift problem with their 6-speed transmission.
The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the affected F-150 trucks could experience an “intermittent selection signal of the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), potentially resulting in a temporary, unintended downshift into second gear.”
This issue may cause rear tire slippage, potentially leading drivers to lose control of the truck and cause a crash.
Ford stated that the issue stems from deterioration of the “electrical connections in the transmission lead frame” caused by “thermal cycling and vibration.” This degradation may trigger a false signal, causing the PCM to temporarily misinterpret the TRS position.
Ford says there are currently 444 warranty claims, one accident, and two injuries potentially connected with the issue.
To fix the issue, dealers will inspect affected vehicles and recalibrate the PCM; if the failure occurred before the software update, the lead frame will be replaced. As with all recall repairs, the service is free.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail beginning April 27, 2026. If you see a wrench icon on your instrument cluster, contact your nearest Ford or Lincoln dealer.
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