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Ford - Unexpected downshift can cause loss of control

Official notice

9 Jun 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Unexpected downshift can cause loss of control. The official notice reports a defect involving the drivetrain. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash. Published 2026-06-16.

What to do now

The official notice includes instructions for owners. Follow the official NHTSA notice for next steps.

Units affected

44,963

Recall number

26S45

Official notice

2026-06-16

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the drivetrain. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2014

Models

MODEL YEAR 2014 F-150

Recall Numbers

26S45

Campaign Numbers

26V378

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Affected products

Product 1

Ford Motor Company — Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

Units affected

44,963

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the drivetrain. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Ford. Contact: Ford motor company.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26S45

Campaign number

26V378

Units affected

44,963

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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