Recall 26V-104: 2026 Ford E-Transit, 2022–2027 Ford Expedition and 9 more
Ford Motor Company recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Feb 20, 2026, covering about 4,381,878 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V104000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford E-Transit | 2026 | All years |
| Ford Expedition | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Ford F-150 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford F-600 SD | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford Maverick | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Ford Ranger | 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V-104?
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."
How is recall 26V-104 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.