2026–2027 Ford (4 models) Structure Recall 26V689000 (Ford 26S78)

NHTSA recall 26V689000 (Ford recall 26S78) covers about 30,123 2026–2027 Ford (4 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Oct 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V689000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

30,123
vehicles affected (potential)
2026–2027
model years
Oct 20, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body, tailgate, hinge and attachments)

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 remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 26S78

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V689000 as 26S78. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S78 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford F-1502026–2027All F-150 recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-250 Super Duty2026—
Ford F-350 Super Duty2026—
Ford F-450 Sd2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 20, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
May 30, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V689000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V689000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V689000 or 26S78). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V689000?

NHTSA recall 26V689000 (Ford recall 26S78) covers about 30,123 2026–2027 Ford (4 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Oct 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V689000?

NHTSA's record for 26V689000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V689000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V689000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V689000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S78. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S78) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V689000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V689000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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