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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

2021-2027 Ford and Lincoln Vehicles Recalled for Trailer Brake and Light Failure

Agency Publication Date: February 20, 2026
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 4,381,878 vehicles, including various models of the F-150, Super Duty trucks, Maverick, Ranger, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and E-Transit. The integrated trailer module (ITRM) in these vehicles can lose communication while towing, which may cause the trailer's brake lights and turn signals to fail or lead to a total loss of trailer braking function. Dealers will provide a free software update to the module, which may also be delivered as an over-the-air update for eligible vehicles.

Risk

A loss of trailer lights or braking capability significantly reduces the driver's control over the trailer and makes it less visible to other motorists, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your VIN at NHTSA.gov or contacting a dealer. Affected models include 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 Super Duty, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2027 Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
  2. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule a free software update for the integrated trailer module (ITRM).
  3. If your vehicle is equipped with over-the-air (OTA) update capability, the fix may be delivered automatically; ensure your vehicle's connectivity settings allow for software updates.
  4. For more information, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 26C10.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Software update for the integrated trailer module (ITRM).

How to: Dealers will update the software, or the update can be performed via over-the-air (OTA) technology, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2026 Ford F-150

Recall involves the integrated trailer module (ITRM).

Product: 2022-2026 Ford F-250 SD
Product: 2022-2026 Ford F-350 SD
Product: 2022-2026 Ford F-450 SD
Product: 2022-2026 Ford F-550 SD
Product: 2022-2026 Ford Maverick
Product: 2024-2026 Ford Ranger
Product: 2023-2026 Ford F-600 SD
Product: 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator
Product: 2022-2027 Ford Expedition
Product: 2026 Ford E-Transit

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V104000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford Dealers; Lincoln Dealers
Units Affected: 4,381,878 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: March 25, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 26C10
Agency Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response