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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·February 20, 2026

Ford recalls 2021–2027 F-150, Expedition, Navigator and other models over trailer module that can lose connection

When towing a trailer, the trailer module can lose contact with the vehicle, which may knock out the trailer's brake and turn signal lights or its brakes and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

A dealer or an over-the-air update will fix the trailer module software for free. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and cite recall number 26C10.

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Recall details

Product
Ford Expedition, Navigator, F-600 Sd and 8 more 2021–2027
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
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.
Units
4,381,878 vehicles
Owner notification
March 25, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
February 20, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V104000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26C10
  • Model years: 2021–2027

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect
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."
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
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.

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