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Campaign 26V-689

Left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions

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Defect 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.

Consequence

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

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V689000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-689
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordF-1502026 to 20271
FordF-250 SD20260
FordF-350 SD20260
FordF-450 SD20260
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.