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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V689📅 Oct 21, 2026

2026–2027 Ford F-150 & 2026 Ford F-250 SD + 2 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V689000
Manufacturer recall #
26S78
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
30,123
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
May 30, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V689 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V689?

2026–2027 Ford F-150 & 2026 Ford F-250 SD + 2 more. 30,123 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.