Vehicle recall 26V104000 · February 20, 2026
Ford Expedition, Ford F-150 and 9 more models
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26C10
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,381,878
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-Transit (2026): 2026
- Ford Expedition (2022-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Ford F-150 (2021-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Ford F-250 SD (2022-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Ford F-350 SD (2022-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Ford F-450 SD (2022-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Ford F-550 SD (2022-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Ford F-600 SD (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Ford Maverick (2022-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Ford Ranger (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
- Lincoln Navigator (2022-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Has your Ford been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.