The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V373000·Announced 2026-06-09

Ford Recalls 2018-2020 F-150s for Daytime Running Lamp Defect

Ford is recalling 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V097 because daytime running lamps may fail to dim, reducing visibility for other drivers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to reduced visibility) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. The defect involves the headlight switch; when turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 17, 2026. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Dealers will reprogram the body control module software free of charge to correct the issue. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for additional information. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
91,198

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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