Ford Recall 26V-104: Exterior lighting – tail lights

Affected: 2026 Ford E-Transit, 2022–2027 Ford Expedition, 2021–2026 Ford F-150 and 8 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 20, 2026, covering about 4,381,878 vehicles.

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver's ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign26V-104 (26V104000)
Manufacturer number26C10
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentExterior lighting › Tail lights
Report dateFebruary 20, 2026
Owners notifiedMarch 25, 2026
Vehicles affected4,381,878
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 26V-104 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,381,878 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.