Ford F-150 (2015-2017): Power train
Recall 26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
1,392,935
vehicles affected
1,392,935
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V237000
- Date
- Apr 14, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,392,935
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V237000?
1 model: Ford F-150 (2015-2017), about 1.39 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V237000?
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.
What can happen?
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.