2026 Ford F-350 SD, F-250 SD and More Recall: Structure: Hinge and Attachments
2026 Ford F-350 SD — Structure: Hinge and Attachments
Does this record show whether my vehicle or product was repaired?
This campaign record does not show whether the remedy was completed for your individual vehicle or product. Check your VIN, or the equipment model and manufacture date, with NHTSA and the manufacturer. The publication date alone does not show that the issue was resolved.
Why was the 2026 Ford F-350 SD recalled?
Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the product description and available identifiers below from the official NHTSA record to check whether it is covered by this recall. If an identifier is missing or unclear, check the complete official notice or contact the firm; an incomplete match here does not establish that your product is unaffected.
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V689000
- Product
- 2026 Ford F-350 SD — Structure: Hinge and Attachments
- Potentially affected units
- 30,123
- Report received by NHTSA
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- NHTSA