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Ford Motor Company: Tailgate Cable May Fail

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge.

Company
Ford Motor Company
Reason
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.
Hazard
Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
30,123 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
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.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V689000…

Products

  1. Recalled: 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.

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