Ford recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks over unexpected downshift issue

(NewsNation) — Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift issue, according to federal regulators.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a notice alerting customers to signal-loss issues “between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module” that could cause the vehicle to abruptly downshift to second gear, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

The recall applies to six-speed F-150 vehicles that were produced between March 12, 2014, and August 18, 2017, according to the........

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