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NHTSA recall 26V375000 · Jun 9, 2026

Ford Motor Company: Unintended Vehicle Movement

Product

2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669

Hazard

Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact 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.

Got a car, truck or motorcycle? The surest check is your 17-character VIN, which is on your registration, insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard. NHTSA's free lookup shows any open recall that hasn't been repaired on that exact vehicle.

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Recall details

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive 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.
Component
POWER TRAIN
Recall type
Vehicle
Potentially affected
10,742
Manufacturer campaign number
26S42

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.

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