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2026-2027 Ford F-150, Ford F-250 SD and others recall: hinge and attachments

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 20, 2026. It covers about 30,123 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30,123
reported
Oct 20, 2026
related complaints
1

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 beginning December 7, 2026.

Recall number 26V689000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.

2026 Ford F-1502027 Ford F-1502026 Ford F-250 SD2026 Ford F-350 SD2026 Ford F-450 SD

Questions about recall 26V689000

Is there a recall on the 2026-2027 Ford F-150, Ford F-250 SD and others hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 26V689000, reported on October 20, 2026, covers about 30,123 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V689000?

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 beginning December 7, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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