2026 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Engine (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (8)
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 2026-10-20 · campaign 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2026-10-06 · campaign 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seats 2026-10-06 · campaign 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 2026-09-09 · campaign 26V576000 · 37 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear 2026-09-09 · campaign 26V577000 · 17 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2026-09-09 · campaign 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body 2026-08-25 · campaign 26V550000 · 23 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Defect: 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 Veh
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · TSB 26-2432 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2238. reason for update: to update the service procedure to include diagnostics for the fuel vapor vent valve and the fuel tank isolation valve. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagn
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · SSM 55228 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2026 aviator/explorer/f-150/bronco/ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. the workshop manual (wsm), section 303-01 engine > removal and installation > engine front cover service procedur
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · SSM 55208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2026 f-150, 2025 explorer/aviator, 2025-2026 expedition/navigator, or 2026 f-super duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u211b:43:48 stored in the body control module (bcm) when performing a self-test. this dtc sets due to an internal bcm timing issue during the self-test
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · 26E03 · Other
26e03 owner letter
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · TCU-26.2.12.2.1 · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -eprivacy enhancements
Showing the 6 most recent of 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-11 · 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. the vehicle is available for inspection upon request, subject to its location and availability. 2. safety risk: i experienced a near-accident …”
2026-10-06 · 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 backed out. the brake engaged and stopped the truck, my husband put the truck in drive to pull forward and the truck accelerated qui…”
2026-09-27 · Engine“component affected: powertrain / engine / transmission bellhousing description of defect: the vehicle is experiencing a severe mechanical defect in the drivetrain assembly, characterized by a loud metallic rattling, scraping, and "tin can" clinking noise originating directly from the transmission bellhousing area immediately upon engine startup. th…”
2026-09-21 · Structure:body“i'm calling to report what i believe may be a safety issue involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2026 ford f-150 raptor. i was driving at approximately 9:45 in the morning when the front panoramic sunroof glass suddenly and violently shattered. there was an extremely loud explosion-type sound, and essentially the entire front glass panel disintegra…”
2026-09-03 · Lane Departure: Assist“on 9/1/26 i was traveling in the left most lane, southbound on the nj parkway around mile marker 82.7 (or wherever that maintenance yard is, i believe district 3) and i had the blue cruise feature active. there was a curve in the road which the vehicle was following, but while it was following the curve it started to veer into the lane to the right…”
2026-08-28 · Service Brakes“received vehicle back from dealer saying prior brake problems had been repaired and confirmed with ford engineers. drove approximately 3 miles before brakes failed again and i was not able to stop at the intersection. avoided an accident, but had vehicle towed again to be repaired. this is the third complete brake failure in less than 300 miles …”
2026-08-28 · Service Brakes“i purchased a brand-new 2026 ford f-150 raptor from ken grody ford on august 25, 2026. on august 26, 2026—one day after the purchase—i was traveling in traffic at approximately 45 mph when the truck suddenly lost power-assisted braking and most of its braking effectiveness. the brake pedal required extraordinary pressure, and even with that pressu…”
2026-08-15 · Vehicle Speed Control“when using cruise control (blue cruise fully automated driving or just regular cruise control), the truck changes the speed setting to 90mph without any driver input and begins sudden acceleration. this has happened multiple times in speed limit areas from 70-75 on the interstate. the truck clearly displays the correct speed limit on the dash. …”
2026-07-30 · Service Brakes“1. vehicle sat in a storage unit for 2 weeks. battery registered adequate voltage when picking up vehicle 2. started vehicle, engaged 4 auto due to rain 3. drove 16 miles in light to moderate rain at speeds of 30-60mph 4. made multiple stops at stoplight in town. when waiting at a red light, my foot was on the brake pedal for about 20 seconds, the …”
2026-07-07 · Engine“knocking noise coming from engine. only 1900 miles …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.