Recall Date: 06/09/2026
NHTSA ID: 26V373
MFr. Campaign Number: 26C28
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Affected Components: Body Control Module software.
Potential Number of Units Affected: ~91,198.
This recall covers 2018-2020 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured between January 10, 2017, and September 10, 2019. The recall involves 91,198 vehicles, with an estimated defect rate of 100%. According to Ford's records, affected vehicles may not have properly received the Body Control Module (BCM) software remedy for Safety Recall 20C03 / 20V-097, but were recorded as having the repair completed.
The defect occurs because the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) function control within the headlamps is not compatible with the timing from the Body Control Module when the Master Lighting Switch in the vehicle is manually rotated from "Autolamp" to either the low beam or park switch position. As a result, the lamp will remain "latched" in the DRL active state instead of dimming to parking lamps as required by FMVSS 108. This issue exceeds the photometric output allowed by FMVSS 108.
The underlying safety risk from Safety Recall 20C03/20V-097 still exists on these vehicles. The increased photometric intensity from the DRL combined with the low beam headlamp function does not comply with FMVSS 108 requirements, which may reduce the visibility of other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. No warnings occur before this defect.
To resolve this issue, Ford is offering a free software update for the BCM. Owners will be notified by mail to visit a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the software. Technicians will validate the software part numbers using the Software Validation Form in the Professional Technician System before closing the field service action. Prior repair costs may be eligible for reimbursement.
Notifications for dealers are expected to take place from July 6, 2026, to July 8, 2026. Remedy owner notification letters are expected to be sent out between July 6, 2026, and July 10, 2026. VINs are planned to become searchable on July 6, 2026. Ford's Field Review Committee approved the field action on June 2, 2026, after an audit revealed implementation inconsistencies between field service tools spanning back to 2017. Ford is not aware of any accident or injury reports connected to this condition. For a full breakdown of recent OEM recalls, check out our Q1 recall report.
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