Ford F-150 Recall 26V373: Headlights May Stay Too Bright and Blind Other Drivers

What this recall means for you

Some Ford F-150 trucks from the 2018 to 2020 model years were previously repaired under an earlier recall, but the repair was done incorrectly. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the daytime running lamps may stay fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as designed. The vehicles therefore do not meet federal lighting safety requirements.

Bright daytime running lamps that do not dim can reduce how visible your truck is to other drivers, which raises the risk of a crash. Ford will reprogram the body control module software at no charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026, and you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 26C28. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA.gov once VINs become searchable there on July 6, 2026.