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Ford F-150 Daytime Running Lights Fail to Dim

NHTSA campaign 26V373000 · Reported Jun 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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Headlights that stay too bright instead of dimming can make it harder for other drivers to see clearly, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V373000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 9, 2026
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:headlights
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain F-150 trucks because an earlier repair for this exact problem did not fully fix it. When the headlight switch is turned from 'Autolamps' to 'Headlamps On,' the daytime running lights may stay fully bright instead of dimming down to parking lights as they're supposed to. In other words, the lights don't switch modes correctly when the driver changes this setting.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included.
2. Contact your Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V373000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Ford F-150
2019 Ford F-150
2020 Ford F-150

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve False Brake Signals and Failures · all 27 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Safety risk: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.