2018 Ford F-150: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 26V375000 · 11K units potentially affected · filed Jun 9, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V375000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26S42
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Units affected
- 10,742
- Report received
- Jun 9, 2026
- Owner letters
- Jul 9, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 2018