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2018 Ford F-150 recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 9, 2026. It covers about 10,742 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,742
reported
Jun 9, 2026
owners notified
Jul 9, 2026
related complaints
1,020

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 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 on July 6, 2026.

Recall number 26V375000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,020 complaints about transmission problems.

2018 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 26V375000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford F-150 control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 26V375000, reported on June 9, 2026, covers about 10,742 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V375000?

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 on July 6, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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