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2026 Ford F-150 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 18
Latest campaign: Oct 6, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Sep 9, 2026	26V576000 25V863000
Seats	1	Oct 6, 2026	26V655000
Suspension	1	Sep 9, 2026	26V577000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 9, 2026	26V578000
Structure	1	Aug 25, 2026	26V550000
Electrical system	1	Feb 20, 2026	26V104000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 6, 2026Latest campaign


Oct 6, 202626V655000	Seats An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V655000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle. 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 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 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V655000 · Oct 6, 2026
Sep 9, 202626V576000	Power train: driveline differential unit Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V576000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V576000 · Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 202626V577000	Suspension: rear A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V577000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V577000 · Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 202626V578000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V578000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V578000 · Sep 9, 2026
Aug 25, 202626V550000	Structure: body 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V550000 What's wrong 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. 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 are expected to be mailed September 21, 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V550000 · Aug 25, 2026
Feb 20, 202626V104000	Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V104000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-150, F-150 Lightning Bev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

18Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Service brakes	6	33
Forward collision avoidance	6	33
Engine	4	22
Electrical system	3	17
Power train	3	17
Unknown or other	2	11
Steering	1	6
Structure	1	6
Lane departure	1	6
Vehicle speed control	1	6

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-150 (REGULAR CAB) Gas Ice, F-150 (SUPER CAB) Gas Ice, F-150 (SUPER CREW) Gas Ice, F-150 (SUPER CREW) Hev Hev.

Latest reports

Steering
“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.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770464
Service 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…”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769319
Power train
“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)…”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768502

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2026 Ford F-150 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford F-150. The most recent, 26V655000 (reported October 6, 2026), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2026 Ford F-150 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: seats (1), suspension (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Ford F-150?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Ford F-150?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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Recall summary by component7

Safety recalls7

Seats

Power train: driveline differential unit

Suspension: rear

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

Structure: body

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control