Ford recalls over 1M F-150 pickup trucks over crash risks linked to gearshift defect

Nypost · Apr 17, 2026 · 239 words · By Associated Press

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What to know about Ford recalls over 1M F-150 pickup trucks over crash risks linked to gearshift defect

Ford recalls over 1M F-150 pickup trucks over crash risks linked to gearshift defect Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the US because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehicles and increasing the…

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What happened

Why it matters

The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue.

Common ground

The recall includes F-150 light trucks with a six-speed automatic transmission that were produced between March 12, 2014 and Aug 18, 2017.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Ford recalls over 1M F-150 pickup trucks over crash risks linked to gearshift defect?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue.”

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Two separate web search results (including AP) explicitly state that Ford is aware of two injuries and one accident potentially related to the issue.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ford F-150 Lightning is a battery electric light duty full-size pickup truck unveiled by the Ford Motor Company in May 2021 as part of the fourteenth generation Ford F-Series. Four models have bee…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-150_Lightning

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since model year 1948 as a range of full-size pickup trucks — positioned between Ford's Ranger an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-orient…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Super_Duty

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Claim 2: “This may cause an abrupt reduction in wheel speed for a short period of time, which in some situations could cause the rear tires to slide until the vehicle speed slows.”

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Two independent web search results confirm the recall report states that an unexpected downshift may cause abrupt wheel speed reduction and cause rear tires to slide.

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web search NEUTRAL — “An unexpected downshift to a lower gear may cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction for a short duration, which in some situations could cause the rear tires to slide until the vehicle speed slows,” th…
https://californiainsider.com/california-news/business/compa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Rear-Wheel Lockup Risks and Safety Flaws. When the module receives incorrect sensor data, the truck abruptly drops into second gear. This severe defect forces a sudden reduction in wheel speed, causin…
https://mechhelp.in/nhtsa-ford-recall-f-150-truck/

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web search NEUTRAL — When you downshift to slow down, the clutch must temporarily disconnect the engine from the transmission, then reconnect at the new, lower gear. This process forces the engine to adjust to the new, fa…
https://southbendclutch.com/blogs/news/why-you-shouldn-t-dow…

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Claim 3: “Ford is aware of 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports that could be linked to the issue as of early this month.”

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Two independent web search results confirm Ford is aware of 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports linked to the issue.

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web search NEUTRAL — Additionally, the company is aware of 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports that could be connected to the gearshift malfunction as of early this month.
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-04-17-ford-recalls-truck…

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web search NEUTRAL — Ford is aware of 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports that could be linked to the issue as of early this month.
https://www.wvva.com/2026/04/17/ford-recalls-14-million-f-15…

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web search NEUTRAL — Ford has issued a recall for nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickups. The trucks could have a faulty six-speed automatic transmission that will…
https://d33gy59ovltp76.cloudfront.net/news/ford-recalls-1-4-…

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Claim 4: “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety recall report says that some of the pickup trucks may experience an intermittent selection signal of the transmission range sensor to the powertrain control module, which may lead to a temporary, unintended downshift into second gear.”

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While the specific NHTSA report text is not fully quoted in the provided evidence for claim 3, the corroborating evidence for claims 0, 2, and 4 explicitly mentions the gearshift/transmission issue and the unintended downshift to second gear as the cause of the recall.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The eleventh generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks that was manufactured and marketed by Ford from the 2004 to 2008 model years. Slotted between the Ranger and the F-Series Super…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series_(eleventh_genera…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ford Pinto is a subcompact car that was manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company in North America from 1970 until 1980. The Pinto was the first subcompact vehicle produced by Ford in North …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Pinto

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tesla Autopilot, a Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), was released in October 2015 and the first fatal crashes involving the system occurred less than one year later. The fatal crashes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tesla_Autopilot_crashe…

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Claim 5: “Vehicle owners will be notified about the recall by mail and instructed to bring their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their powertrain control module calibration updated at no cost.”

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The provided evidence for claim 6 consists of generic definitions of 'vehicle' and car sales websites; it does not contain information regarding the notification process or the specific remedy (PCM calibration) for this recall.

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web search NEUTRAL — A vehicle (from Latin vehiculum) [1] is a machine designed for self- propulsion, usually to transport people, cargo, or both. The term "vehicle" typically refers to ground transport vehicles such as h…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore new and used cars, trucks and SUVs with confidence. Autotrader is the one-stop shop for everything you need in your car buying experience including expert advice, instant cash offers, an affor…
https://www.autotrader.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — The City of Ontario's Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance requires a permit be displayed to park oversized vehicles on a public street. An oversize vehicle is defined as any vehicle, motorized or non-…
https://www.ontarioca.gov/government/financial-services/busi…

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Claim 6: “Ford recalls over 1M F-150 pickup trucks over crash risks linked to gearshift defect”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift issue that increases crash risk.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Raptor is a nameplate used by Ford for its high-performance pickup trucks and SUVs. In use since the 2010 model year, the Raptor is designated as the highest-performance version of the F-150, Rang…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Raptor

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Claim 7: “Customers can also determine if their vehicle is included in this recall by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at www.ford.com/support/recalls.”

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The provided evidence for claim 7 consists of generic definitions of 'vehicle' and registration info for Ontario; it does not confirm the specific Ford recall URL or VIN check process.

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 10, 2016 · Your passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, motorcycle or moped license plate will renew automatically if you have no outstanding fines, fees or tolls and you have valid car insur…
https://www.ontario.ca/page/vehicle-registration

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Claim 8: “The recall includes F-150 light trucks with a six-speed automatic transmission that were produced between March 12, 2014 and Aug 18, 2017.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the recall affects F-150s with six-speed automatic transmissions produced between March 12, 2014, and August 18, 2017, citing NHTSA.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The fourteenth-generation Ford F-Series is a range of pickup trucks produced by Ford, introduced for the 2021 model year. This was the first generation to include a fully-electric and hybrid pickup tr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series_(fourteenth_gene…

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