Filed by Ford Motor Company on October 20, 2026; 5 model-year listings affected.
Structure: body, tailgate, hinge and attachments
NHTSA campaign 26V689000 · reported October 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 30,123 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
- The risk
- Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 7, 2026.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.