CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- 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 NHTSA.gov beginning December 7, 2026.
What this recall means for you
The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions. If the cable fails, the tailgate can drop onto the rear bumper, which increases the risk of injury.
Owners should watch for official notice from Ford, with interim letters expected to be mailed December 14, 2026, and follow-up letters once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. The repair is free: authorized dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable at no charge. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where VINs involved in this recall become searchable beginning December 7, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 20262027 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 SD | 2026 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2026 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2026 |