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Ford Expedition Recall 26V606: Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility

NHTSA campaign 26V606, reported September 22, 2026, 41,748 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip. If this happens, daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams can stop working. The vehicles then no longer meet federal lighting safety requirements.

Lost exterior lighting makes it harder for other drivers to see your vehicle and reduces your own view of the road, which raises the risk of a crash. Watch for any lamp that is out or flickering, and have it checked promptly.

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies as needed at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26C43. VINs involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting October 26, 2026, so check your vehicle identification number there.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V606Ford Motor Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. 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."
Risk
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Ford Expedition202520262027
Ford F-250 SD2026
Ford F-350 SD2026
Ford F-450 SD2026
Ford F-550 SD2026