CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. If the shift lever is moved quickly from Park to Drive, the instrument cluster may lose its gear indication and briefly select an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.
An unexpected gear selection can cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no charge. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check their VIN for open recalls. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026, and VINs involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. Ford's recall number is 26S42.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2018 |
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