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Ford F-350 SD and F-450 SD Tailgate Cable May Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
The tailgate may drop onto the rear bumper if the cable fails, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V689000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles because the cable on the left side of the tailgate may fail under certain heavy loads. If it fails, the tailgate may drop onto the rear bumper. Dealers will replace the left-side cable for free. Ford plans to send owners another letter when the repair becomes available.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer about the repair; Ford customer service is available at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Have the dealer replace the left-side tailgate cable free of charge when the repair is available, anticipated in January 2027.
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 26V689000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
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:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.