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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V606📅 Sep 23, 2026

2025–2027 Ford Expedition & 2026 Ford F-250 SD + 3 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. 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

A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V606000
Manufacturer recall #
26C43
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
41,748
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Aug 4, 2025 – Aug 4, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V606 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V606?

2025–2027 Ford Expedition & 2026 Ford F-250 SD + 3 more. 41,748 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.