Authorities investigating potential Ford F-150 transmission issue — here’s what Canadian owners need to know

Authorities investigating potential Ford F-150 transmission issue — here’s what Canadian owners need to know

Transport Canada and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. are looking into a possible defect on some pickup trucks that may cause the transmission to suddenly downshift.

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary investigation into technical problems with the popular Ford F-150 pickup truck, CNBC reports. The car is reported to be able to unexpectedly downshift in situations where it shouldn't. The rear wheels have also been observed to lock up. The problems could affect about 1.3 million vehicles. The investigation was launched after at least 138 customer complaints…