Ford Recalls 1.4M F-150s Over Gearshift Glitch

0:00It's April 17th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is California News Today, your AI-powered local news. Ford just dropped a massive recall on nearly 1,400,000 F-150 pickup trucks here in the U.S. over a gear shift glitch that could make drivers lose control and spike crash risks. These are the light trucks with six-speed automatic transmissions built from March 12, 2014 through August 18th, 2017. The problem hits when the transmission range sensor sends a funky signal to the powertrain control module, forcing an unexpected downshift into second. Gear BAM will slow up abruptly, rear tires skid, and you're fighting for stability. Ford knows of two injuries and one possible crash tied to this, plus 444 warranty claims and 105 service reports from. Customers as of early this month, owners should check their VIN on Ford's site or hit up dealer's pronto for the free fix, keeping those heavy haulers safe on the road.