Safety recall Power train

Ford recall 26V-378: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

Report received 5 months ago

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Campaign facts

NHTSA campaign
26V378000 (26V-378)
Manufacturer number
26S45
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
June 9, 2026
Component
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Vehicles potentially affected
44,963
Model years
2014
Built between
June 19, 2013 and December 23, 2014
Owner letters
July 8, 2026
Recall initiated by
The manufacturer
Remedy completion rate
35.93% (latest quarterly report)

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.

The risk

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Why power train defects matter: A power train defect can cause a loss of drive power, an unexpected gear change, or a vehicle that rolls after being put in Park.

The remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

About the power train

The power train carries engine power to the wheels; the gear selector and Park mechanism are part of it.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-378

What to do

  1. Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
  2. Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-378 and the manufacturer’s number 26S45.
  3. Always set the parking brake when you park until the repair is done, and confirm the vehicle is actually in Park.
  4. Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

The official record

This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.

Open campaign 26V-378 on NHTSA.gov

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