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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2014 FORD F-150Manufacturer campaign: 26S45Part: CL3A-14C204-*Part: DL3A-14C204-*Part: EL3A-14C204-*Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2014 FORD F-150
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V378000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety