Ford recalls about 1.4 million pickup trucks over gearshift issue, NHTSA says - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxPY0pfT0JpbWhMNkYxeWRqWHN2X2RHMkZmNi1mU09fdlAtYmVuS2dwR1didlRqemlkeGxFdm84RElHaF94VU9GbTJnWXNsX1pDa3FaREk2MHYzcC11U25oQWYwbWdiUFQySi0wRkl0VWxQb2dvM041Y2c4ZUxVV2lEcWlCQ2ZVSHUxd1I1eGxfNnFtZnVZQjlfcXlrRzhCN3pCc21PaGxVSUwwd0lkaHVtaFRCd2hieS1uVWFIZEJ5aw?oc=5" target="_blank">Ford recalls about 1.4 million pickup trucks over gearshift issue, NHTSA says</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

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Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift issue that can increase the risk of a crash, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Federal regulators said a loss in signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module transmission can cause certain F-150 trucks to unexpectedly downshift into second gear, which could result in a loss of vehicle control. The recall affects F-150 vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017. In its recall report, NHTSA said some vehicle owners may notice an illuminated malfunction indicator light or wrench light on the vehicle's dashboard if there's an issue with the transmission range sensor. Ford is aware of two injuries and ... potentially related to the gearshift issue, according to NHTSA. The Michigan-based carmaker plans to send letters to vehicle owners beginning April 27. Owners can take their vehicle to a Ford or ... affected components of their F-150 updated or replaced.

Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a gearshift malfunction that may cause vehicles to unintentionally downshift into second gear, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected trucks are equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions and were manufactured between March 12, 2014, and August 18, 2017. Ford has acknowledged two injuries and one accident possibly related to the defect, along with 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports. Owners will be contacted via mail and instructed to visit a Ford or Lincoln dealership for a free update to the powertrain control module software.

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