Recall 26V375 affects 10,742 2018 Ford F-150 trucks for unintended gear selection. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 10,742 2018 F-150 pickups that were repaired incorrectly under recall 17V669. Moving quickly from Park to Drive can blank the gear display and select Reverse or Neutral for a moment. That creates unexpected movement and raises the risk of crash or injury; Ford dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The powertrain control module on the 2018 Ford F-150 is the truck's drivetrain computer. It reads the column shifter position and tells the transmission which gear to select, then sends the gear indication to the instrument cluster so the driver sees the intended PRNDL position. This recall centers on the PCM software installed during a prior repair.
On affected trucks, the earlier repair did not install the intended PCM software package. With the wrong calibration, the module does not process a very fast shift from Park to Drive correctly when the column shifter cable sits at one end of its adjustment range. The shifter can overshoot into the Drive/Manual transition zone, and the PCM can command a brief inaccurate gear selection such as Neutral or Reverse.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem appears when the shift lever is moved quickly, so the first thing an owner notices can be a missing gear display or the truck briefly selecting the wrong gear.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on July 6, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not public.
| 2018 Ford F-150 | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 10,742 |
| 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?
NHTSA campaign 26V375 describes unintended gear selection that can make the vehicle move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. If your F-150 shifts differently than selected, keep clear of people and obstacles, use extra care, and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Ford F-150 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free powertrain control module software update that corrects the gear-indication loss and unintended gear selection.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V375 and Ford recall 26S42 when you call.
- Avoid quick Park-to-Drive shifts until the software update is complete, and confirm the gear shown before moving.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician updates the powertrain control module software that controls shift logic and gear display behavior. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Ford used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign, so owners who already paid for a related repair before the recall notice can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or ask the dealer what documentation Ford requires for reimbursement.
| 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 26V375?
Recall 26V375 covers 10,742 2018 Ford F-150 trucks that were repaired incorrectly under recall 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive can cause lost gear indication and momentary selection of Reverse or Neutral. Ford dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Ford F-150 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 26V375. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the powertrain control module software update. Reference recall 26V375 or Ford recall number 26S42 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Ford dealer will update the powertrain control module software free of charge, including parts and labor, for any 2018 Ford F-150 included in recall 26V375.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected vehicle movement after an unintended gear selection. If the truck momentarily selects Reverse or Neutral instead of the intended gear, it can move in an unexpected direction and increase the risk of crash or injury. The dealer software update fixes the defect for free.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 26V375?
Ford expects to mail owner notification letters on July 6, 2026. You do not need to wait for the letter to check your VIN or call a Ford dealer. Use recall number 26V375 or Ford recall number 26S42 so the service desk can find the campaign.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V375000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V375 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V375000 |
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 →