2022-2027 Ford Expedition, 2021-2026 Ford F-150, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator and 8 more models recall: Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 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 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.
- Who's affected
4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2027 Ford Expedition, 2021-2026 Ford F-150, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2022-2026 Ford F-350 SD, 2022-2026 Ford F-450 SD and 5 more models.
- 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
563 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 20, 2026 2017-2019 Ford Explorer recall: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
- Feb. 17, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Escape Phev, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev recall: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
- Feb. 17, 2026 2025 Ford Transit recall: Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
- Feb. 3, 2026 2026 Ford E-Transit recall: High-Voltage Battery May Cause Fire
- Feb. 3, 2026 2023-2024 Ford Transit recall: Engine Crossmember Improperly Secured
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford E-Transit 2026
- Ford Expedition 2022-2027
- Ford F-150 2021-2026
- Ford F-250 SD 2022-2026
- Ford F-350 SD 2022-2026
- Ford F-450 SD 2022-2026
- Ford F-550 SD 2022-2026
- Ford F-600 SD 2023-2026
- Ford Maverick 2022-2026
- Ford Ranger 2024-2026
- Lincoln Navigator 2022-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V104000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,381,878 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C10 |
| “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