Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
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Key Points:
- Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift issue that may increase the risk of a crash, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- The problem involves a loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module, causing some trucks to unexpectedly downshift into second gear and potentially lose vehicle control.
- The recall affects F-150 models with six-speed automatic transmissions produced between March 12, 2014, and August 18, 2017.
- Ford has reported two injuries and one accident possibly linked to this gearshift defect and will begin notifying owners by mail starting April 27.
- Affected vehicle owners can have their trucks repaired at Ford or Lincoln dealerships, where the faulty transmission components will be updated or replaced.
