2021–2027 Ford & Lincoln (11 models) Electrical System Recall 26V104000 (Ford 26C10)

NHTSA recall 26V104000 (Ford recall 26C10) covers about 4,381,878 2021–2027 Ford & Lincoln (11 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V104000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

4,381,878
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2027
model years
Feb 20, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (integrated trailer brake control)

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."

The 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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 25, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26C10

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V104000 as 26C10. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26C10 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford E-Transit2026—
Ford Expedition2022–2027All Expedition recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-1502021–2026All F-150 recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-250 Super Duty2022–2026—
Ford F-350 Super Duty2022–2026—
Ford F-450 Sd2022–2026—
Ford F-550 Sd2022–2026—
Ford F-600 Sd2023–2026—
Ford Maverick2022–2026All Maverick recallsYears to avoid
Ford Ranger2024–2026All Ranger recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Navigator2022–2027All Navigator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 20, 2026
Owner notification
Mar 25, 2026
Build dates covered
Jan 8, 2020 to Feb 19, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 26V104000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V104000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V104000 or 26C10). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V104000?

NHTSA recall 26V104000 (Ford recall 26C10) covers about 4,381,878 2021–2027 Ford & Lincoln (11 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V104000?

NHTSA's record for 26V104000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V104000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V104000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 25, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V104000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26C10. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26C10) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V104000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V104000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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