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NHTSA recall,

Ford F-150 (2018)

The 2018 F-150 may shift into an unintended gear, causing unexpected movement and crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. The agency stated that 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.

Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury. The recall affects 10,742 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 6, 2026.
  2. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
  3. You may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Ford affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Ford

  • F-150 (2018)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Transmission or drivetrain defect
Campaign
26V375000
Vehicles affected
10,742
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26S42
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)