NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2018 Ford F-150 recall: Unintended Vehicle Movement
- Recall number
- 26V375000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Power Train
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 10742
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Power Train
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 | 2018 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S42
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V375000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.