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NHTSA recall 26V-373 (26V373000)

exterior lighting recall reported June 9, 2026 - about 91,198 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V373000
Also written as
26V-373
Manufacturer number
26C28
Reported
June 9, 2026
Vehicles affected
~91,198
Component
exterior lighting

What is being recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Why it is dangerous

Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-373 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-150 - 2018, 2019, 2020

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.