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Ford F-650 Liftgate Deck Pins May Break
high How serious is it? About this label
A liftgate platform that falls without warning can injure someone standing nearby. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V568000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Marathon Industries Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On this truck, the deck pins that hold the liftgate platform in place may break. If a pin breaks, the liftgate platform can fall unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
What you should do
2. Contact Marathon Industries customer service at 1-661-286-1520 to schedule an inspection.
3. The deck pins will be replaced free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V568000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Summary
- Marathon Industries Inc. (Marathon Industries) is recalling one 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicle. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
- Safety risk
- A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2026. Owner may contact Marathon Industries' customer service at 1-661-286-1520.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.