Model year record

2026 Ford F-150

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 19 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 2021–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2021–2026 generation. Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V655000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,276
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-06
Owners notified
2026-10-16

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V653000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
102,159
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-06

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V577000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-09
Owners notified
2026-09-18

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V576000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-09
Owners notified
2026-09-21

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V578000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
223,472
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-09
Owners notified
2026-09-21

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V550000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-25
Owners notified
2026-10-19

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V104000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
4,381,878
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-20
Owners notified
2026-03-25

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes4—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3—
Electrical system2—
Engine2—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Lane departure: assist1—
Steering1—
Structure: body1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—

The 2025 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.