Ford: Unintended Vehicle Movement (power Train)

Recall Summary Ford is recalling certain 2018 F-150 trucks that were previously repaired under an earlier recall. When shifting quickly from Park to Drive, the gear display may not show correctly and the vehicle could unexpectedly shift into Reverse or Neutral instead of Drive. This could cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Ford will update the powertrain software at dealerships at no cost to owners. Notification letters will be mailed starting July 6, 2026.

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Product

Component: POWER TRAIN. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.

Reason

Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury. Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain 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 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-06-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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