Ford Recalls 2018 F-150s for Transmission Software Defect
Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired under recall 17V669 due to a software defect that may cause unintended gear selection and loss of gear indication.
What this means for you
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 where unintended gear selection may cause a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. The defect involves the powertrain control module software, which may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral, when the shift lever is quickly moved from Park to Drive.
This defect increases the risk of a crash or injury because the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. The recall affects 10,742 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2026.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-150
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Affected units
- 10,742
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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