Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Replacement ABS Module May Be Incorrectly Programmed
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules with part number EB5Z-2C219-B, DB5Z-2C219-B, CB5Z-2C219-C, DL1Z-2C219-A, or DT4Z-2C219-B. The replacement ABS module may be programmed with the incorrect software, preventing the ABS from functioning as intended.
- The risk
An incorrectly programmed ABS may cause a loss of ABS and degrade brake balance, increasing the distance needed to stop and the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,376 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
634 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2027 Ford F-150 recall: Front Row Seats Improperly Secured
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-450 SD and 4 more models recall: Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
- Oct. 6, 2026 2015 Ford Transit Connect recall: Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
- Sept. 22, 2026 2025-2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD and 2 more models recall: Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108
- Sept. 22, 2026 2026 Ford Ranger recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S76.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,376 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S76 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record