Recall Date: October 20, 2026
NHTSA ID: 26V689
Mfr. Campaign Number: 26S78
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Affected Components: Left-hand tailgate support cable (BRKT ASY-TL GT SUPT TO BDY LH)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30,123
Which Ford vehicles are affected?
The recall covers certain 2026 Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks and 2026-2027 F-150 trucks built between May 30, 2026 and June 16, 2026. Ford estimates about 2% of these vehicles have the defect. The vehicles are not produced in VIN order, so owners can call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or check with a local Ford or Lincoln dealer.
|
Model |
Model Years |
Units Potentially Involved |
|---|---|---|
|
Ford F-450 Super Duty |
2026 |
787 |
|
Ford F-350 Super Duty |
2026 |
3,537 |
|
Ford F-250 Super Duty |
2026 |
7,387 |
|
Ford F-150 |
2026-2027 |
18,412 |
What drivers need to know
On affected trucks, the eyelet crimp on the left-hand tailgate cable may be loose and separate. If a heavy load, such as a utility terrain vehicle, is driven onto the tailgate, the right-hand cable may not be able to carry it alone. The tailgate can then drop onto the rear bumper and may strike the person loading. There are no dashboard warnings for this condition.
The remedy is free. Ford will notify owners by mail, and dealers will replace the left-hand tailgate cable with one that meets load rating specifications.
Ford recall background
On June 13, 2026, workers at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant saw left-hand tailgate cables separating under test loading. The supplier traced the problem to a broken crimping die during two shifts on May 26, 2026, and confirmed only left-side cables were affected. Ford issued a stop ship on June 15, 2026, and approved the recall on October 13, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, Ford is aware of zero warranty claims and zero field reports, and has no reports of accidents or injuries.
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