2018 Ford F-150 Recall Issued for Transmission Software Issue
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Ford is recalling 10,742 model year 2018 F-150 vehicles due to a powertrain control module software issue that may cause unintended gear selection.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on July 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles that were 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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 10,742 units of 2018 Ford F-150 vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V375000 and Ford's recall number is 26S42.
What You Should Do
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Why This Matters
Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V375000 - Ford Motor Company
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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