2025–2027 Ford (5 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 26V606000 (Ford 26C43)

NHTSA recall 26V606000 (Ford recall 26C43) covers about 28,625 2025–2027 Ford (5 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V606000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

28,625
vehicles affected (potential)
2025–2027
model years
Sep 22, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (headlights)

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."

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.

Ford recall number 26C43

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V606000 as 26C43. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26C43 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 Expedition2025–2027All Expedition recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-250 Super Duty2026—
Ford F-350 Super Duty2026—
Ford F-450 Sd2026—
Ford F-550 Sd2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 22, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Jun 24, 2025 to Aug 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 26V606000

  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 26V606000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V606000 or 26C43). 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 26V606000?

NHTSA recall 26V606000 (Ford recall 26C43) covers about 28,625 2025–2027 Ford (5 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V606000?

NHTSA's record for 26V606000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, 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 26V606000?

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 26V606000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V606000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26C43. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26C43) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V606000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V606000, 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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