Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 24V-444 · 2014 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 24V-444 covers 552,188 2014 Ford F-150 for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V444000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
The risk
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 16,261 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 17, 2013 to December 23, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Unintended Transmission DownshiftNHTSA