Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.
What could happen
Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V375000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 9, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,742
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 13, 2017 to Jul 11, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S42
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Seats Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Suspension Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 9, 2026
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.