Campaign 26V-237

Loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into…

Defect summary

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V237000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 1,544, of which 35 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-237
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ford	F-150	2015 to 2017	1,544

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

This recall followed an NHTSA defect investigation

EA26001 Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Opened Jan 30, 2026, still open

Before the recall

5 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-576 Sep 9, 2026
Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation
26V-417 Jun 30, 2026
Rear differential pinion shaft may fracture
26V-402 Jun 24, 2026
Transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage
26V-378 Jun 9, 2026
Loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to…
26V-376 Jun 9, 2026
Clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak
26V-375 Jun 9, 2026
Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection…