--- title: "Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks for Unintended Downshifts: TDS" date: "2026-04-17" modified: "2026-04-17" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-recalls-1-4-million-f-150-trucks-for-unintended-downshifts-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" tags: - "F-150" - "Ford" - "pickup" - "Truck" --- # Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks for Unintended Downshifts: TDS ![2017 Ford F-150 towing a boat.]() *2017 Ford F-150. \Ford\* Good morning and welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or *TDS* for short. *TDS* is about getting you up to speed on all the critical automotive headlines of the morning, and it’s designed to pair well with a cup of coffee. Really brings out those citrus notes, in my opinion. It's Friday, let’s dig in. πŸ›» Ford is recalling approximately 1.4 million F-150 trucks, built between March 2014 and August 2017, for a potential gearshift glitch that could result in a "temporary, unintended downshift to second," per the *AP* via *[U.S. News and World Report]()*. To remedy the issue, Ford dealers will update the vehicles' powertrain control modules. πŸ’΅ Hyundai has [confirmed]() pricing for the Elantra N TCR special edition, and it's surprisingly reasonable at $40,495. The TCR variant adds an adjustable swan-neck rear wing, lightweight forged wheels, and Alcantara interior touchpoints, and is meant to commemorate the Elantra N's success in the category. πŸ‘” Speaking of Hyundai, Stellantis has poached the company's former VP of national sales, Michael Orange, in a bid to capitalize on a decent first quarter and continue growth, per *[Automotive News]()*. πŸ”§ A Polestar exec for the Australian market told *[Drive]()* that plug-in hybrids are becoming "irrelevant," and represent "the worst of both worlds," because they unite all the complexity and weight of electric and gas powertrains, increasing maintenance costs. πŸ€– Mercedes-Benz shareholders are worried about the company's strategy to apparently double down on luxury, rather than technology, in China, according to *[Reuters]()*. I'm curious if these investors have seen [the dashboard of the new C-Class](). 🏁 Weekend Races to Watch: - IMSA at Long Beach: Saturday, April 18 at 4:05 p.m. Eastern on NBC - NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Kansas: Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern on CW - WEC 6 Hours of Imola: Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern on HBO Max - NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas: Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Eastern on FOX - IndyCar at Long Beach: Sunday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern on FOX *Got a tip? Give us a shout at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()