NHTSA recall, Sep 9, 2026

Ford 2026 F-150 Vehicles

The 2026 F-150 has loose rear suspension stabilizer rod fasteners that can cause loss of control and crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles because 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 recall was reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide.

Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from September 10, 2026.
Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. You 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.
Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.