Ford F-150 trucks have transmission problems that cause sudden downshifts into second gear.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 1.5 million model year 2015-2017 Ford F-150 trucks are recalled to update the powertrain control modules.
Ford says the sudden downshift to second gear is caused by signal loss between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module.
The transmission downshift recall follows a federal investigation opened in March 2025 and upgraded at the end of January 2026.
Driving at highway speeds when the F-150 suddenly shifts from sixth gear to second gear will cause the F-150 rear tires to slide as the truck slows down to second gear. The automaker knows of one crash and t …
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