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Ford F-150 pickup trucks under U.S. safety probe over gear downshift issue

EditorMaria Ponnezhath
Published 03/24/2025, 05:28 AM
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Investing.com -- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday that it has initiated an investigation into approximately 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks.

The probe comes in response to reports of an unexpected gear downshift, which is said to be accompanied by a temporary rear wheel lock-up.

The NHTSA’s announcement marks the beginning of an official inquiry into this issue, which could potentially affect a significant number of Ford F-150 pickup trucks.

The investigation will focus on determining the cause and extent of the unexpected gear downshift and subsequent rear wheel lock-up.

The Ford F-150 is a popular model of pickup truck, and the potential impact of this investigation could be significant.

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