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Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108

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Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108
Problem: 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."
Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 recallThe maker or a government agency pulled this product. Check the model or lot number and stop using it until it's fixed or refunded. is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) i…
Units: 41,748 · Vehicle

Hazard: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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