Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Over Gearshift Defect

Ford has issued a recall for approximately 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the US and Canada due to a software issue that can cause the vehicles to unexpectedly downshift. The company plans a software fix to address the gearshift defect.

17 Apr, 07:48 — 17 Apr, 19:25

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Why this matters

This recall impacts a significant number of Ford's best-selling F-150 trucks, potentially affecting vehicle safety and Ford's reputation. Software-related recalls highlight the increasing complexity and reliance on technology in modern vehicles.

Key entitiesFord F-150 NHTSA

The Story

What 8 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Ford is recalling approximately 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks
The recall is due to a gearshift software issue or defect
The recall affects vehicles in the US
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is involved or cited

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

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Ford is recalling 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks

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The recall is due to a gearshift software issue

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The recall affects trucks produced over a three-year period

unverified·The Independent

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The recall covers up to 1.39 million F-150s

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Other outlets state the recall is for 1.4 million trucks, a slightly higher number.

Coverage gaps

The specific timeframe of production for the recalled trucks (three-year period)

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and news-focused, with most outlets presenting the recall information directly without significant political framing.

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cbcHigh48d ago

Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue

Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.

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forbes48d ago