United StatesCertain 2025–2027 Ford Expedition and certain 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD and F-550 SD vehicles are affected; involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip that can cause loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams, resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS 108 and reduced visibility. Dealers will inspect and replace headlight assemblies as needed free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26C43).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V606000; Manufacturer campaign 26C43
The hazard
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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