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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Bedigan

Ford recalls more than half a million trucks because transmission can suddenly shift to 1st gear

AP

Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks across the US after hundreds of complaints that transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear, no matter how fast the vehicles are going.

The sudden down-shifting can cause drivers to lose control and increase the risk of crashes, according to the auto manufacturing giant.

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