The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2023 | 415 | 13 |
| Ford F-150 | 2024 | 194 | 11 |
| Ford F-150 | 2025 | 109 | 14 |
| Ford F-150 | 2026 | 12 | 7 |
| Ford F-150 | 2027 | 0 | 2 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2026
15 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
| 26V673000 14 Oct 2026 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 26V633000 1 Oct 2026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 26V434000 7 Jul 2026 | Braun Corporation |
| 26V428000 2 Jul 2026 | Crestline Coach Ltd. |
| 26V369000 9 Jun 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V263000 23 Apr 2026 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 26V258000 22 Apr 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 26V232000 10 Apr 2026 | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026