# Ford Motor Company: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control (26V378000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control |
| NHTSA ID | 26V378000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S45 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 44963 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear. |
| Consequence | Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact 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. |

## Why this score
- 44,963 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V378000). 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.