Ford Recalls Over 550,000 Pickups Due to Transmission Problem

The affected vehicles can abruptly shift into first gear regardless of the speed of the vehicle.

A Ford company logo on a sign at a Ford dealership in southeast Denver, Colo., on Oct. 24, 2021. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

Ford has issued a safety recall on more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the United States due to a transmission problem.

The company said the recall covers 552,188 of the automaker’s 2014 model F-150 pickup. Ford F-series trucks are the nation’s top-selling vehicles. Vehicles sold in Canada are also part of the recall.