2018-2020 Ford F-150 recall: Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
91,198 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2020 Ford F-150.
- 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
598 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 9, 2026 2019 Ford Mustang, 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 2019 Lincoln Navigator recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up/FMVSS 101
- June 9, 2026 2024 Ford Explorer recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk
- June 9, 2026 2017 Ford F-150 recall: Instrument Cluster Failure/FMVSS 102
- June 9, 2026 2012-2018 Ford Focus recall: Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction
- June 9, 2026 2018-2024 Ford Expedition recall: Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
,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.
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 F-150 2018-2020
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V373000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 91,198 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C28 |
| “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