Ford recalls more than 550,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to transmission issues

Greg Giesen, Delaware News Journal
Updated ·1 min read

Ford is recalling more than 550,000 F-150 pickup trucks because of transmission issues, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall covers 552,188 2014 F-150 vehicles due to a loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module causing the truck to downshift into first gear no matter the vehicle's speed, according to the NHTSA. The unexpected downshifting may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident.

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.

NHTSA recalls: Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz among more than a million vehicles recalled. Check recalls here

Ford dealerships near me in Delaware

  • Hertrich Ford of Milford, 1427 Bay Road, Milford. Phone: 302-424-8491,

  • Winner Ford, 591 S. Dupont Highway, Dover. Phone: 302-406-2097

  • Willis Ford Inc., 15 N. Dupont Blvd., Smyrna. Phone: 302-406-2082

  • Boulevard Auto Sales Inc., 40 Bridgeville Road, Georgetown. Phone: 302-315-2329

  • Frederick Ford Inc., Route 13 south, Seaford. Phone: 302-330-5369

  • Carman Ford, 193 S. Dupont Highway, New Castle. Phone: 302-334-8559

  • Bayshore Ford Truck Sales Inc, 4003 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle. Phone: 302-498-9060

  • Porter Ford, 600 Ogletown Road, Newark. Phone: 302-307-2131

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Ford F-150 recall includes 550K trucks for transmissions issues