Ford F-150 Recall Adds Transmission Software Check
Recall explained
A follow-up transmission recall covers certain 2014 Ford F-150 pickups that received an incorrect repair under an earlier campaign. Ford identifies the new action as 26S45; NHTSA lists it as 26V378. The important question for an owner is whether this particular follow-up remains open on the truck, even if its records already show an earlier transmission recall visit.
Updated October 15, 2026
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Why the earlier repair matters
The current NHTSA campaign record lists 44,963 potentially involved vehicles. It describes a loss of signal between the transmission’s output-shaft-speed sensor and the powertrain control module, or PCM. That loss can cause an unexpected downshift into first gear, with a risk of losing vehicle control.
The scope is specific: certain model-year 2014 F-150s previously repaired incorrectly under recall 24V444. It does not mean every 2014 F-150 is included, and it does not establish that a truck with a different model year needs this particular software update. The prior repair is part of the campaign’s identity, rather than proof that the issue has already been resolved.
Bring the old repair order if it is available. A note saying “transmission recall completed” is less useful than a document identifying the campaign and work performed. Ask Ford to check both the truck’s current campaign status and the earlier repair history against its VIN.
Two F-150 recalls with different scopes
Another 2026 F-150 transmission recall concerns certain 2015–2017 pickups with six-speed automatic transmissions. Ford’s filing for that separate campaign, 26S28/26V237, describes a transmission-range-sensor signal and an unintended shift into second gear. Those details should not be carried over to this 2014 follow-up.
| Campaign | Listed vehicle scope | Reported shift concern |
|---|---|---|
| 26S45 / 26V378 | Certain 2014 F-150s incorrectly repaired under 24V444 | Unexpected downshift into first gear |
| 26S28 / 26V237 | Certain 2015–2017 F-150s with six-speed automatics | Unintended downshift into second gear |
A headline about an F-150 downshift recall therefore cannot identify the applicable repair by itself. Match the model year, campaign number and VIN before interpreting a notice. That also avoids mistaking completion of one campaign for completion of a different one.
The software remedy and the updated notification record
For 26S45, the listed remedy is a dealer update to the PCM software at no charge. NHTSA’s current record says owner letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Its separate July 6 VIN-search date is a historical rollout date, not an instruction to keep waiting for the campaign to begin.
Use the Ford recall lookup for the actual truck and ask an authorized Ford service department about the current repair arrangement. A mailing date does not establish an appointment, completed work or the status of a particular vehicle. No individual VIN was checked for this article.
A routine fluid service, a transmission replacement in an older invoice or a normal drive does not document this campaign’s software work. If unrelated transmission symptoms also need diagnosis, ask that they be recorded separately from the recall action so the repair order remains clear about what was completed.
What to keep in the truck’s records
The NHTSA VIN search identifies unrepaired safety recalls; it does not display campaigns already repaired. Its result is useful for the current check, while the dated repair order supplies the history. Keep the final document with the VIN, campaign number, mileage and work description.
If the lookup and paperwork appear inconsistent, have Ford reconcile them rather than deciding that one screenshot settles the matter. The SaferCar app’s guidance also explains that a completed repair appears in the system after it is reported and finalized by the manufacturer. Follow the instructions in the current owner notice while arranging the repair.
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