Ford recalls 2023–2027 F-150 vehicles because fuel tank may come loose or leak fuel
The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel or detach while driving, which can create a road hazard, raise the risk of a crash, cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and give Ford's recall number 26S69.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford F-150 2023–2027
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 223,472 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 21, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V578000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S69
- Model years: 2023–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- 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.
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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