Ford recall: 2025–2027 Expedition and 4 more – exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company is recalling 2025–2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD and 2 more models because of a crash risk – 41,748 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 22, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Serious A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2025–2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD and 2 more models |
| Brand | Ford |
| Company | Ford Motor Company |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | September 22, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | September 22, 2026 |
| Quantity | 41,748 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V606000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Expedition | 2025–2027 |
| Ford | F-250 SD | 2026 |
| Ford | F-350 SD | 2026 |
| Ford | F-450 SD | 2026 |
| Ford | F-550 SD | 2026 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V606000
- Manufacturer recall number
- 26C43
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Built
- 2025-08-04 to 2026-08-04
- Recalled part
- Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly â LH High-series Super Duty · RC3B-13035-BG
- Recalled part
- Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly â LH Mid-series Expedition · SL1B-13035-AN
- Recalled part
- Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly â LH Mid-series Super Duty · RC3B-13035-AE
- Recalled part
- Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly â RH High-series Super Duty · RC3B-13008-BG
- Recalled part
- Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly â RH Mid-series Expedition · SL1B-13008-AN
- Recalled part
- Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly â RH Mid-series Super Duty · RC3B-13008-AE
- Initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “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 consequence, according to NHTSA: “A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.”
What to do
NHTSA: “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.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V606000.
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About this recall
Is Ford 2025–2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD recalled?
Yes. Ford Motor Company reported the recall to NHTSA on September 22, 2026; NHTSA published it September 22, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. 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 v
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: 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.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.