Tailgate: hinge and attachmentsRecall 26V-689 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-689 covers 30,123 Ford vehicles for a tailgate: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V689000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 30, 2026 to June 16, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.