Ford Recalls Almost 1.5 Million Trucks That Can Downshift Unexpectedly

Ford Motor Company is recalling almost 1.5 million trucks that can downshift into first gear without warning. 

The affected vehicles include 2011-2013 Ford F-150 trucks with 6-speed automatic transmission. Ford said depending on the vehicle's speed, the sudden drop in gears could "result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash." 

Ford said it's aware of five reports of accidents, including one that may have resulted in whiplash. Dealers can update some software in affected vehicles, as a way to fix the problem. 

NBC News reports that Ford's F-series truck is America's best-selling vehicle. 

This is just the latest in a string of recalls for the car manufacturer. Back in December, Ford recalled almost 900,000 F-150 and Super Duty models over possible fire concerns. And in September, the company recalled almost two million F-150s because of a seatbelt defect.