Official recall notice
Unintended Vehicle Movement
- Recall date
- 2026-06-09
- Brand
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 10,742
- Vehicle
- Ford Motor Company
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 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.
Product description
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.