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Play some dramatic music, because the horrors of transmission problems are striking AGAIN! This time, over half a million Ford F-150 models, are facing a recall because a transmission issue can cause drivers to lose control. 

Ford F-150 transmission recall alert 

Do you have a 2014 Ford F-150 rear-wheel drive model? If yes, you might need to visit your local dealership for service due to a recall. 

Roughly 668,000 F-150 models are included in this recall. The vehicles may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, leading to a loss of control or rear-wheel lockup. This recall is worldwide and impacts about 552,000 trucks in North America.

The problem is related to a lost signal between a transmission sensor and the powertrain control computer. It could also be related to corrosion and problems with connector pins.  

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a loss of signal can cause a transmission downshift, regardless of speed. 

This recall comes after the NHSTA launched an official investigation into this problem back in March 2024. 

The 2014 Ford F-150 near some lumber
2014 Ford F-150 | Ford

Ford shared that it is aware of 300 warranty reports, 96 field reports, 124 complaints, and two injuries related to unexpected transmission downshifting. 

The NHSTA shared that one driver faced an unexpected downshift that caused his truck to hit a concrete barrier and another vehicle. He and the other driver were both injured. 

Ford will begin notifying owners at risk via mail in July. If your Ford F-150 truck is included, visit a local dealership to have your powertrain control software updated at no cost. 

You can call Ford customer service at 1-886-436-7332 with any questions you may have. The Ford number for this recall is 24S37. 

You can also visit the NHSTA site to enter your V.I.N. to see if your Ford F-150 model is involved or call the Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. 

Also, Ford has recalled vehicles with transmission problems from 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2019, covering about 1.5 million vehicles. So, the NHTSA is seeing if the 2014 models should have been included in previous recalls.

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