A Ford F-150 is the kind of truck many Florida drivers depend on without thinking twice. It hauls work equipment, pulls boats, carries families, and gets used hard in the heat, rain, traffic, and long stretches of highway that come with living here.
That is why a major recall involving certain Ford F-150 trucks deserves attention.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the United States. This is due to a gearshift problem that could cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift down into second gear while driving. The sudden change could lead to speed changes, loss of control, or rear tire slippage. This would be concerning on a dry, empty road, but can you imagine the implications of this downshift on a wet Florida Highway or during towing?