NHTSA recall, Oct 20, 2026

Ford Anti-Lock Brake System Modules

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules may be programmed with incorrect software, preventing the ABS from functioning as intended.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules. The replacement ABS module may be programmed with the incorrect software, preventing the ABS from functioning as intended. An incorrectly programmed ABS may cause a loss of ABS and degrade brake balance, increasing the distance needed to stop and the risk of a crash.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2026, and affects 3,376 units nationwide. Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.

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What to do

If yours is included:

Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS module as necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S76.
Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S76.

Is yours affected?

Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.

Ford Service Parts Anti-Lock Brake System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

From the NHTSA notice
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules with part number EB5Z-2C219-B, DB5Z-2C219-B, CB5Z-2C219-C, DL1Z-2C219-A, or DT4Z-2C219-B. The replacement ABS module may be programmed with the incorrect software, preventing the ABS from functioning as intended.