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title: "FORD EXPEDITION recall: Contaminated headlight LED chips"
description: Ford Expedition and Super Duty vehicles may lose key exterior
  lighting functions because of a contaminated headlight LED chip; dealers will
  inspect and replace affected headlight assemblies when needed at no charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v606000/
sources_checked: 2026-09-30T17:58:15.427Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: FORD
manufacturers:
  - FORD
models:
  - EXPEDITION
  - F-250 SD
  - F-350 SD
  - F-450 SD
  - F-550 SD
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: EXPEDITION
    years:
      - 2027
      - 2026
      - 2025
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: F-250 SD
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: F-350 SD
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: F-450 SD
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: F-550 SD
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V606000
campaign: 26V606000
affected: 41748
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# FORD EXPEDITION recall: Contaminated headlight LED chips

## Summary

Ford Expedition and Super Duty vehicles may lose key exterior lighting functions because of a contaminated headlight LED chip; dealers will inspect and replace affected headlight assemblies when needed at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: FORD
- Vehicle: EXPEDITION
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V606000
- Potentially affected: 41,748

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

An issue involving headlight assemblies has been identified in certain Ford Expedition and Super Duty vehicles. The official record says contamination in an LED chip can cause daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams to stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

## What the official recall record says

### FORD: EXPEDITION, F-250 SD, F-350 SD and other models

A contaminated LED chip inside the headlight assembly may lead to loss of one or more exterior lighting functions. That loss can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the headlight assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V606000
- **Vehicles listed:** FORD EXPEDITION (2027, 2026, 2025); FORD F-250 SD (2026); FORD F-350 SD (2026); FORD F-450 SD (2026); FORD F-550 SD (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 41,748
- **Components:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- **Report received:** September 22, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Not provided in the source record
- **Defect:** Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- **Safety consequence:** A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.

## What owners should do next

Check the official recall status for the vehicle and contact Ford or an authorized dealer to arrange the inspection and any needed headlight replacement.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V606000. Report received 2026-09-22.

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