Ford Recalls More Than 91,000 F-150 Pickups Over Daytime Running Light Defect

Ford has issued a recall for 91,198 F-150 pickups after identifying a problem that can prevent the daytime running lights from dimming correctly, potentially creating a glare that affects oncoming traffic.

The recall, announced on June 18, covers select 2018-2020 Ford F-150 models that previously received repairs under an earlier recall campaign launched in February 2020. According to Ford, those earlier repairs may not have been completed correctly, allowing the lighting issue to persist.

The problem occurs when the headlight switch is moved from the "Autolamps" setting to "Headlamps On." Instead of dimming to function as parking lights, the daytime running lights can remain at full brightness.

Because of this, the affected trucks do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, which governs vehicle lighting and related safety equipment.

Ford warned that excessively bright daytime running lights can reduce visibility for other motorists, increasing the likelihood of a crash.

To correct the issue, dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software at no cost to owners. Ford planned to begin mailing owner notification letters by July 6, instructing customers on how to schedule the repair.

Owners seeking additional information can contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 26C28. They can also use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) VIN lookup tool or call the agency's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 to determine whether their truck is included in the campaign.

Ford says it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this defect.

The latest campaign follows another major F-150 recall announced in April, when approximately 1.4 million 2015-2017 trucks equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions were recalled over a transmission issue that could unexpectedly shift into a lower gear.