FORD F-150 (2018) recall — Power Train
Ford is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with a 3.3L engine and 6-speed transmission. Unintended gear shifts may cause loss of gear indication and unintended movement, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks with specific engine and transmission setups. Quickly shifting from Park to Drive can cause the vehicle to momentarily select an unintended gear like Reverse or Neutral, potentially leading to unintended movement and increased crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224852-ford-2018-f-150-power-train-recall-risk-of-unintended.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224852-ford-2018-f-150-power-train-recall-risk-of-unintended · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V669000
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“Ford 2018 F-150 Power Train Recall: Risk of Unintended Gear Shift.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224852-ford-2018-f-150-power-train-recall-risk-of-unintended. Based on NHTSA recall #17V669000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V669000).
Why it’s dangerous
When shifting the shift lever from Park to Drive quickly, the vehicle may momentarily select an unintended gear (like Reverse or Neutral) before achieving Drive function. This can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford F-150 vehicles with a 3.3L engine, 6-speed transmission, and column-mounted shift lever are affected. Drivers who frequently shift the transmission quickly from Park to Drive are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 F-150 has a 3.3L engine, 6-speed transmission, and column-mounted shift lever. The recall applies to vehicles where shifting from Park to Drive quickly causes loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule free reprogramming of the powertrain control module.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Quickly shifting from Park to Drive can cause the vehicle to momentarily select an unintended gear, increasing the risk of unintended movement and potential crashes.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 F-150 must have a 3.3L engine, 6-speed transmission, and column-mounted shift lever to be affected.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Ford will reprogram the powertrain control module for free. Contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the fix.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V669000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 17V669000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V669000 (October 23, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.