From Car and Driver · Jack Fitzgerald · · 1m
Ford Recalls 41,748 Vehicles for Faulty Front Lights
Ford recalls 41,748 Expedition and heavy-duty trucks after front lights may fail due to contaminated LED chips.
In brief
Ford recalls 41,748 Expedition and heavy-duty trucks after front lights may fail due to contaminated LED chips. Ford recalls 41,748 vehicles including 2025-2027 Expeditions and 2026 Super Duty trucks for potentially failing front lights caused by contaminated LED chips. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Ford Issues Recall
Ford issued a recall for 41,748 vehicles, including the 2025, 2027 Expedition SUV and 2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 heavy-duty pickups.
Faulty Front Lights
Recall documents show the affected vehicles could contain a contaminated LED chip within their headlight assemblies, which could cause them to fail.
Potential Safety Risk
Owners may experience diminished or inoperative daytime running lights, parking lights, low-beams, and high-beams due to the contaminated chips.
Recall Notification
Ford will begin mailing notification letters to dealers on October 26, 2026, with owner notifications sent on November 6.
Fix Process
Technicians will inspect and potentially replace headlights at no cost to customers if the lights fail to meet federal safety standards.
The bottom line
Ford recalls 41,748 vehicles including 2025-2027 Expeditions and 2026 Super Duty trucks for potentially failing front lights caused by contaminated LED chips.
