Ford recalls 1.4 million of its popular pickup trucks in the US

NewsWorldAmericasFord recalls 1.4 million of its popular pickup trucks in the USThe recall covers trucks produced over a three year periodMichelle Chapman Friday 17 April 2026 13:45 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2959796To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ford-f150-recall-trucks-gearshift-issue-b2959813.html","title":"Ford recalls 1.4 million of its popular pickup trucks in the US "}}Vehicle owners will be notified about the recall by mail (Getty Images)The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Evening_Newsletter","regTitle":"Evening Headlines","subscriptionGroup":"us_evening_headlines","subscriptionGroupId":"4326e634-422a-4447-8e1e-604a937cd3b5","type":"daily_news","pathPrefix":["/us","/news/world/americas","/news/world/americas/crime"],"title":"The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday","mobileTitle":"Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/usEveningHeadlines1_1.png","label":"I would like to receive morning headlines Monday - Friday plus breaking news alerts by email","newsletterKey":"receiveEveningHeadlinesUSNews","regSourceSection":"Americas","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"isClimate":false}Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. over a gearshift issue that could lead drivers t...