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Model year 2026 · Ford

2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty. The most recent was reported on September 22, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V606000September 22, 2026Exterior Lighting › Headlights
26V489000July 28, 2026Back Over Prevention › Display Function
26V119000March 3, 2026Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
26V104000February 20, 2026Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V866000December 12, 2025Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
25V540000August 22, 2025Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Power Train (2) · Back Over Prevention (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V606000Manufacturer no. 26C43

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
41,748 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
August 4, 2025 – August 4, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V606000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V489000Manufacturer no. 26C37

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,587 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
Not reported – June 1, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD

Components: Back Over Prevention › Display Function; Back Over Prevention › Software

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V489000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V119000Manufacturer no. 26S13

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
April 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,431 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
Not reported – December 22, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V119000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V104000Manufacturer no. 26C10

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA
February 20, 2026
Owner notification
March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
4,381,878 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
Not reported – February 19, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V866000Manufacturer no. 25SD8

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
December 12, 2025
Owner notification
January 15, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,819 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
October 2, 2025 – November 5, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

Safety risk

A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V866000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V540000Manufacturer no. 25S88

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2025
Owner notification
September 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
355,656 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

Safety risk

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V540000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 23, 2026.