NHTSANHTSA recall 26V689000 · Oct 20, 2026

Ford Motor Company: Tailgate Cable May Fail

Recall found

Product

2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles

Hazard

Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Summary: 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.
Component: STRUCTURE
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 30,123
Manufacturer campaign number: 26S78

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 27, 2026, 2:02 PM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.