Ford is recalling more than 552,000 pickup trucks due to a transmission problem that could cause it to suddenly downshift into first gear, increasing the risk of a crash, according to documentation published Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
O to remember potentially affects certain 2014 Ford F-150 pickup models, Ford said in its report to NHTSA. Ford’s F series has was the best-selling vehicle in the US for years.
The problem stems from a temporary loss of signal between a transmission speed sensor and the powertrain control computer, which could cause downshifting to first gear and cause drivers to lose control, “regardless of speed.” of the vehicle.”
Owners will receive letters in the mail by July 5 notifying them of the recall. They will be advised to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealership to update the powertrain control module software. A Ford spokesperson said the software update is expected to be ready in the third quarter of 2024.
Customers will also be able to use the mobile and pickup and delivery service to update their software for free, the spokesperson said.
Ford’s recall number is 24S37. Owners can contact the company’s customer service directly or contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline.
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