Ford recalling 550,000 trucks that can suddenly downshift

Ford is recalling over 550,000 F-150 pickups in the US due to a transmission issue. The problem causes the transmission to shift down to first gear unexpectedly, even at high speeds. The affected trucks are from the 2014 model year. The issue was first reported in February, with some owners experiencing a malfunction indicator light before the downshifting occurs. In some cases, the issue resolves itself, while in others, the truck needs to be restarted. Ford will update the control module software to fix the problem, and affected owners will receive letters in the coming days.