Here’s the latest on Ford F-150 recalls as of now.
Ford recently announced a recall affecting about 1.4 million F-150 pickups in the United States due to a gearshift issue that could lead to unexpected downshifts or loss of control. Dealers will update software and may perform additional inspections as part of the remedy. This recall was reported by Reuters and corroborated by multiple outlets in mid-April 2026.[1][8]
In a broader context, Ford has a history of gear-shift related recalls on F-150s dating back to earlier model years (notably 2014), when about 668,000 trucks were recalled for unintended downshifts into first gear and potential loss of control. NHTSA has been involved in investigations and recalls across several years.[2]
Other Ford recall episodes in recent years have involved different issues and vehicle families, including unexpected downshifts in various model years and separate recalls for towing/ trailer-related software, though these are not the same event as the 1.4 million F-150 gearshift recall.[3][4]
For U.S. owners, you can check if your specific vehicle is affected by entering your VIN on Ford’s official recall page or by contacting Ford customer service or NHTSA’s recall lookup tool. If your truck is included, you’ll be notified with instructions on the remedy and any required service appointment.[8]
Illustration: Example flow for owners
If you’d like, I can pull up the specific Ford recall page for the 1.4 million F-150s and summarize what Ford says to do, or tailor guidance to your model year and location (Los Angeles). I can also provide a brief timeline of the recall developments with direct quotes from the outlets.[8][1]
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