Ford Motor Company: Exterior Lighting:Headlights (2018 FORD F-150, 2019 FORD F-150, 2020 FORD F-150)

Company / brand

Ford Motor Company

Product

2018 FORD F-150; 2019 FORD F-150; 2020 FORD F-150

Reason / hazard

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

What to do (remedy)

,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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 91198

Defect

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."

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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