Tailgate Cable May Fail
Ford Motor Company
Which vehicles may be affected?
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.
Potentially affected: 30,123
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What NHTSA says
Component
STRUCTURE
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.
Is a fix available?
No fix yet
No fix yet, according to NHTSA
“Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027.”
Until the fix is available, follow the cautions NHTSA lists on this page.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V689000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V689000
Report date: October 20, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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