Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 26V-373 · 2018–2020 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-373 covers 91,198 2018–2020 Ford F-150 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 14% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V373000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. 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."
The risk
Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 10, 2017 to September 10, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.