Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V188000 |
| Report Received Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Vehicles Affected | 47,084 |
| Completion Rate | 91.29% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Issue
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S15.
