2025–2027 Ford Expedition and 3 other Ford models: exterior lighting recall
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What was reported
Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573Reported to NHTSA Sep 22, 2026 by Ford Motor Company.
Which vehicles are covered
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V606000Vehicles built Jun 24, 2025 to Aug 4, 2026 — a VIN outside that window is not part of this campaign even if the year, make and model match.
| Model year | Class | Safety Signal | Recalls on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Expedition | Large SUV | D | 6 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | Large SUV | B | 2 |
| 2027 Ford Expedition | Large SUV | B | 2 |
| 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty | Pickup truck | D | 7 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty | Pickup truck | D | 6 |
| 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty | Pickup truck | C | 4 |
Those are the model years inside WhichTrim's range, 2016 onward. The campaign may cover others outside it, and the only thing that settles whether one specific vehicle is included is its VIN.
The federal paperwork
Source: nhtsa.govFiled documents
Check one specific vehicle
A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. NHTSA checks a VIN against the manufacturer's own list and tells you whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.
NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Campaign 26V606000 · the manufacturer calls it 26C43
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NHTSA’s investigation file links this recall to recall query RQ21002.
A recall covers a build range. Only your VIN settles it.
Check it against NHTSA’s database now, or have us check it every night and email you when something new is filed.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is 26C43 the same recall as 26V606000?
Yes. 26C43 is the number Ford Motor Company uses for this campaign in its own paperwork and in the letter it sends owners. 26V606000 is the number NHTSA files it under. One recall, two references — dealers and service departments generally quote the manufacturer's.
Does this recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.
How do I know whether my vehicle is included?
By VIN, not by model year. This campaign covers vehicles built Jun 24, 2025 to Aug 4, 2026. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.
What if the repair is not available yet?
It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. The remedy filed for this campaign is described above.
What did the manufacturer say was wrong?
The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.
Who started this recall?
NHTSA's record credits NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA’s investigation file links this recall to recall query RQ21002. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.