Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs 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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-Transit 2026
- Ford Expedition 2022–2027
- Ford F-150 2021–2026
- Ford F-250 Sd 2022–2026
- Ford F-350 Sd 2022–2026
- Ford F-450 Sd 2022–2026
- Ford F-550 Sd 2022–2026
- Ford F-600 Sd 2023–2026
- Ford Maverick 2022–2026
- Ford Ranger 2024–2026
- Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V104000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 20, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 25, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,381,878
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
- Maker's own recall number
- 26C10
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts May 27, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.