2026 Ford F-150 recalls

8 safety recalls, 42 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

8Recalls
42Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Ford F-150 recall list

Structure recall

26V-689
October 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
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.
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.

Seats recall

26V-655
October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
Safety risk
An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Electrical System recall

26V-653
October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Safety risk
A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.

Power Train recall

26V-576
September 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Safety risk
Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S63. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Suspension recall

26V-577
September 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
Safety risk
A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

26V-578
September 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Safety risk
A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Structure recall

26V-550
August 25, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety risk
Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.

Electrical System recall

26V-104
February 21, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

2026 Ford F-150 owner complaints

42 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance16
Service Brakes14
Engine8
Electrical System7
Unknown or Other4
Steering3
Structure3
Lane Departure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train3

Recent complaints

October 11, 2026Steering

Vehicle: 2026 Ford F-150, White 1. Component or system malfunction: The steering system appeared to malfunction while I was driving, causing serious concerns about my ability to safely control the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, subject to its location and availability. 2. Safety risk: I experienced a near-accident while driving because of the steering problem. I believe this malfunction presents a significant risk of losing control of the vehicle, potentially causing serious injuries to myself and other motorists. 3. Dealer confirmation: The vehicle was taken to the Ford dealership for diagnosis and repairs and remained there for approximately three weeks. I r

October 6, 2026Service Brakes

The automatic braking was activated when we were backing out of a driveway onto the road, there was nothing next to us in the driveway, there was a car that came over a hill but not close we definetely had time to get backed out. The brake engaged and stopped the truck, my husband put the truck in drive to pull forward and the truck accelerated quickly forward and would not stop the tires were squealing and locked up, the truck was still going forward, my husband tried putting the truck in park to stop and finally had to really shove it in park but it was not easy to get it to go in park. There was a house and several cars in front of us and the truck was not stopping for anything in front o

October 2, 2026Power TrainEngineForward Collision Avoidance

I have a 2026 F150 3.5L Twin-turbo ECOBOOST Hybrid King Ranch. I have experienced the following behaviors: (1) rough transitions when climbing grades; (2) rough transitions when braking hard/coming down grades; (3) 10-speed transmission - electric motor slippage during de-accerelation (especially when Adapted Cruise is activated); (4) transmission seems to have gear hunting at low speeds/stop and go; and (5) harsh shifts/unpredictable downshifting with adaptive cruise. I purchased this f150 since Ford advertised the Eco-Powerboost Hybrid/10-speed transmission was built for heavy duty hauling/towing. In my mind, heat is the silent killer of hybrid long-term reliability and longevity (I live i

September 27, 2026Engine

Component Affected: Powertrain / Engine / Transmission Bellhousing Description of Defect: The vehicle is experiencing a severe mechanical defect in the drivetrain assembly, characterized by a loud metallic rattling, scraping, and "tin can" clinking noise originating directly from the transmission bellhousing area immediately upon engine startup. This exact mechanical failure perfectly matches the root cause outlined in Ford Special Service Message SSM 53878. The defect is caused by the torque converter studs physically striking the engine-to-transmission separator plate (spacer plate) near the starter motor. Safety Risk & Incident: This structural contact creates a high risk of localized com

September 24, 2026Unknown or Other

As I was driving down the highway I hear loud sound like gun, I pull over on shoulder to see if my tire blow up. After I look around the car I see my sunroof was shattered thank god the cover was on in the inside. It was a terrifying experience

2026 Ford F-150 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 FORD F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS PU/RC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 FORD F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS PU/RC N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Ford F-150: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 16.4%.

2026 Ford F-150 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford F-150. The most recent, filed October 20, 2026, concerns the structure.

What are the most common 2026 Ford F-150 problems?

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (16 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2026 Ford F-150 safe?

The 2026 Ford F-150 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Ford F-150?

Contact any authorized Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas, F-150 (Super Cab) Gas, F-150 (Super Crew) Gas, F-150 (Super Crew) HEV.