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NHTSA Recall 22V188000: Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,084 vehicles. It affects 2021 Ford F-150.

47,084
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (April 12)
NHTSA campaign22V188000
Manufacturer campaign22S15
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Report receivedMarch 25, 2022
Owner notificationApril 12, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Safety risk

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S15.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V188000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-1502021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.