Recall 26V578000 scope
Recall 26V578000
Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach • FORD MOTOR COMPANY • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • reported Sep 9, 2026 • • 223,472 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 26V578000
- Mfr Recall #
- 26S69
- Recall Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Make
- FORD
- Model Years
- 2023–2027
- Affected Units
- 223,472
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Sep 19, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification 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 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
5 vehicles under this recall
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
- NHT Go to Recall
Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 26V578000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.