[Expired]Attention 1.3 Million Ford F-150 Owners! Unintended Downshifts Reported in Transmission

• Ford faces new issues as sales champion F-150 experiences unexpected transmission downshifting
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Urgent alert! Due to automatic transmissions potentially downshifting without warning while driving, creating safety hazards, NHTSA is expanding its investigation into approximately 130 million Ford F-150s, known as "North America's favorite vehicle".

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Many owners describe their vehicles behaving like "novice drivers who just learned to drive," with sudden downshifts catching them off guard. The main potential hazards include:

• Highway driving scares: Sudden downshifting while cruising causes the vehicle to decelerate instantly, and in extreme cases, the rear wheels can lock up and cause skidding.
• Reverse rolling risks: When backing up on an incline, the transmission signal may be lost, causing the vehicle to slip into neutral and roll forward.

According to the investigation, the core issue is output shaft speed signal failure due to sensor malfunction. Many owners have tried replacing wiring harnesses, valve bodies, and other components, but the problem continues to recur, indicating it's not an isolated incident.

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Although no official recall has been issued yet, if engineering analysis confirms the safety defect, Ford will have to provide a repair solution for this best-selling pickup in the American market. Owners should watch for dashboard warnings and transmission abnormalities. Have you experienced similar issues? Let us know in the comments!