Ford Recalls Over Half a Million F-150 Trucks for Safety Issues

Ford Motor is recalling 552,188 of its 2014 F-150 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential safety issue where the vehicle may unexpectedly downshift into the first gear, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

Ford Motor is recalling 552,188 of its 2014 F-150 vehicles in the U.S., due to an issue which may lead the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift into the first gear, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause a downshift, regardless of vehicle speed and lead to a loss of vehicle control, the regulator said. As a remedy, dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.