2026 Ford F-450 recalls

5 safety recalls, 3 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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5Recalls
3Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2026 Ford F-450 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.

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.

Exterior Lighting recall

26V-606
September 23, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 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.

Electrical System recall

25V-540
August 22, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Safety risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.

2026 Ford F-450 owner complaints

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

Problems by component

Unknown or Other1
Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering1

Recent complaints

October 16, 2026Unknown or Other

Navigation sporadic. Shows location then puts you 200 miles away. now shows at dealer when im 30 miles from Dealer. has shown to turn into the water in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

October 12, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance

The navigation is intermittent, which causes the dash and connectivity to stop, which makes the dash go blank. Come back on and has shut the truck off a couple of times. Ford is saying it's connectivity, they're connectivity. People is saying the software software people are saying it's hardware. The dealer refuses to work on it. Anymore, because they've had it two months and can do nothing with it

January 29, 2026Steering

Steering wheel will not return to center after making a turn without assistance

2026 Ford F-450 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Ford F-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford F-450. The most recent, filed October 20, 2026, concerns the structure.

What are the most common 2026 Ford F-450 problems?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (1 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2026 Ford F-450 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2026 Ford F-450.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Ford F-450?

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