2026-2027 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD and 1 more model recall: Tailgate Cable May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
30,123 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD, 2026 Ford F-450 SD.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
636 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 20, 2026 2026-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid recall: Loss of Drive Power from Unexpected Shift to Neutral
- Oct. 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Replacement ABS Module May Be Incorrectly Programmed
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2027 Ford F-150 recall: Front Row Seats Improperly Secured
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-450 SD and 4 more models recall: Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
- Oct. 6, 2026 2015 Ford Transit Connect recall: Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford F-150 2026-2027
- Ford F-250 SD 2026
- Ford F-350 SD 2026
- Ford F-450 SD 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V689000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 30,123 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S78 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record