Ford recall 26V689000 - Hinge And Attachments

NHTSA · October 20, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V689000 (Ford), reported October 20, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 30,123.
• Component: Hinge And Attachments.
• Details as of October 28, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 20, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V689000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 895 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 85 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 30,123 vehicles, it is larger than 83% of the 755 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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