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NHTSA Recall 26V375000: Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,742 vehicles. It affects 2018 Ford F-150.

10,742
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (July 9)
NHTSA campaign26V375000
Manufacturer campaign26S42
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Report receivedJune 9, 2026
Owner notificationJuly 9, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V375000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-1502018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.