Ford Recalls 2026 F-150 Trucks Due to Improperly Tightened Stabilizer Rod Fasteners
Ford is recalling 2026 F-150 vehicles because stabilizer rod fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can cause the rod to shift and increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural component (stabilizer rod) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company 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.
A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 15, 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-150
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 17
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- F-150
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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