NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford Motor Company - Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108
Published: June 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V373000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. 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."
Affected Products
Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V373000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V373000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. 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." |
| Corrective action | Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C28 |
| Potentially affected | 91198 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |