Ford Expedition, F-250 SD, F-350 SD and others: Headlights

Date

Sept. 22, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Expedition (2025, 2026, 2027); Ford F-250 SD (2026); Ford F-350 SD (2026); Ford F-450 SD (2026); Ford F-550 SD (2026)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

41748

What can happen

A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Manufacturer campaign number

26C43

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly – LH High-series Super Duty · RC3B-13035-BG; Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly – LH Mid-series Expedition · SL1B-13035-AN; Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly – LH Mid-series Super Duty · RC3B-13035-AE; Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly – RH High-series Super Duty · RC3B-13008-BG; Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly – RH Mid-series Expedition · SL1B-13008-AN; Headlamp Assembly · Headlamp Assembly – RH Mid-series Super Duty · RC3B-13008-AE

Recall number

26V606000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.