2018 Ford F-150 Recall: Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear…
NHTSA campaign 26V375000 · Power Train · filed Jun 9, 2026 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V375000 (manufacturer number 26S42). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.