Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 26V-104 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-104 covers 4,381,878 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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 driver’s 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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 24,480 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 8, 2020 to February 19, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceNHTSA