# Ford Motor Company: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control (26V237000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control |
| NHTSA ID | 26V237000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S28 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 1392935 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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 NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 1,392,935 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V237000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.