2026 Ford F-150

The defect

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 remedy

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.

Ford Motor Company · up to 30,123 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

The risk

An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 2,276 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."

The risk

A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 102,159 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

The risk

A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 223,472 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.

The risk

A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 17 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

The risk

Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S63. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 37 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.

The risk

Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 23 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Ford Motor Company · up to 4,381,878 vehicles across all model years covered

9/28/2026 - Driving at approximately 35 mph and the truck jerked hard forward while moving. Weather was sunny and clear and dry. 10/1/2026 - Driving at approximately 45 mph and the truck jerked hard forward while moving. Weather was sunny and clear and dry. 10/13/2026 - I put the shifter in R and backed up. When I went to put it back in D the gear did not engage into D even though the column showed the truck in drive. Note: I was also no longer in R since it wouldn't move backwards either. I kept pressing the accelerator to DRIVE forward and nothing happened for about 10 seconds and then the truck violently jerked forward causing whiplash to myself and my front seat passenger. The weather …

NHTSA complaint 11774853, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Groove being gouged into rotor . Vehicle is new. Dealership will not look at. 2nd Dealership said common issue and pointed to a Bronco with the same issue. Was told a tab on the pad holders. Went to ford f150 forum and was told same thing. The problem is there is a part rubbing against the rotor and no one will do anything about it. Brakes getting gouged and heating up from friction is not good. Wheel has never been off the truck and is available for inspection.

NHTSA complaint 11774671. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Vehicle: 2026 Ford F-150, White 1. Component or system malfunction: The steering system appeared to malfunction while I was driving, causing serious concerns about my ability to safely control the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, subject to its location and availability. 2. Safety risk: I experienced a near-accident while driving because of the steering problem. I believe this malfunction presents a significant risk of losing control of the vehicle, potentially causing serious injuries to myself and other motorists. 3. Dealer confirmation: The vehicle was taken to the Ford dealership for diagnosis and repairs and remained there for approximately three weeks. I …

NHTSA complaint 11770464, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The automatic braking was activated when we were backing out of a driveway onto the road, there was nothing next to us in the driveway, there was a car that came over a hill but not close we definetely had time to get backed out. The brake engaged and stopped the truck, my husband put the truck in drive to pull forward and the truck accelerated quickly forward and would not stop the tires were squealing and locked up, the truck was still going forward, my husband tried putting the truck in park to stop and finally had to really shove it in park but it was not easy to get it to go in park. There was a house and several cars in front of us and the truck was not stopping for anything in front …

NHTSA complaint 11769319, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Component Affected: Powertrain / Engine / Transmission Bellhousing Description of Defect: The vehicle is experiencing a severe mechanical defect in the drivetrain assembly, characterized by a loud metallic rattling, scraping, and "tin can" clinking noise originating directly from the transmission bellhousing area immediately upon engine startup. This exact mechanical failure perfectly matches the root cause outlined in Ford Special Service Message SSM 53878. The defect is caused by the torque converter studs physically striking the engine-to-transmission separator plate (spacer plate) near the starter motor. Safety Risk & Incident: This structural contact creates a high risk of localized …

NHTSA complaint 11767212, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I'm calling to report what I believe may be a safety issue involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor. I was driving at approximately 9:45 in the morning when the front panoramic sunroof glass suddenly and violently shattered. There was an extremely loud explosion-type sound, and essentially the entire front glass panel disintegrated. I did not see any rock, debris, or other object strike the sunroof before this happened. There was no warning beforehand. The glass broke violently enough that pieces went across the exterior roof and caused additional scratches and damage. Fortunately, I had the interior sunshade closed. My concern is that if the shade had been open, …

NHTSA complaint 11765875, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.