Recall 26V373 affects 91,198 2018-2020 Ford F-150 trucks because daytime running lamps stay too bright. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 91,198 2018-2020 F-150 pickups under recall 26V373 because some trucks repaired under an earlier recall can keep the daytime running lamps fully bright when the driver switches from Autolamps to Headlamps On. The lights do not dim to parking lamps, which reduces visibility for other drivers and increases crash risk; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Body Control Module on 2018-2020 Ford F-150 trucks is the computer that tells exterior lighting how to behave. It reads the master lighting switch and sends the timing commands that change the headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps from one mode to another. In normal operation, the Daytime Running Lamps dim to parking-lamp brightness when the switch moves from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On."
On affected trucks, the prior recall repair for 20V097 did not install the intended Body Control Module software on every VIN. The headlamp DRL control is not compatible with the timing command from the module when the switch is manually rotated out of Autolamps. The lamps stay latched in the full-bright Daytime Running Lamp state instead of dimming as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is the lighting behavior itself: after the switch change, the Daytime Running Lamps stay fully bright.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on July 6, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not public.
| 2020 Ford F-150 | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-150 | Headlights |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 91,198 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Under NHTSA campaign 26V373, daytime running lamps that do not dim can reduce other drivers' visibility and increase crash risk. There is no warning sign before the lighting fault, so schedule the software repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Ford F-150 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free body-control-module software reprogramming that makes the daytime running lamps dim correctly.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V373 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair, especially at night or in low visibility, because fully bright daytime running lamps can reduce visibility for other drivers.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician reprograms the body control module software so the daytime running lamps dim correctly when the headlight switch moves from Autolamps to Headlamps On. The software update is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered by Ford. If you already paid out of pocket for a related repair, Ford's general reimbursement plan on file covers documented expenses. Bring your repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Ford customer service for submission instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 9, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 6, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 8, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V373?
Recall 26V373 covers 91,198 2018-2020 Ford F-150 trucks previously repaired incorrectly under recall 20V097. The daytime running lamps can stay fully bright when switched from Autolamps to Headlamps On, instead of dimming to parking lamps. Ford dealers will reprogram the body control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Ford F-150 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 26V373. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule body control module software reprogramming. Reference Ford recall number 26C28 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford will reprogram the body control module software free of charge at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility for other drivers. If the daytime running lamps stay fully bright instead of dimming as intended, other drivers have less visibility, increasing crash risk. The fix is body control module software reprogramming at a Ford dealer.
When will Ford notify owners?
Ford expects to mail owner notification letters on July 6, 2026. VINs will become searchable starting July 6, 2026. If your truck is included, use recall number 26C28 when you contact Ford customer service or a franchised Ford dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V373000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V373 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V373000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →