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NHTSA recall,

Ford F-650 SD

The Ford F-650 SD has deck pins that may break, causing the liftgate platform to fall and increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Marathon Industries Inc. is recalling one 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicle because the deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling. A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2026, and owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026.

The recall affects vehicles nationwide. Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge.
  3. Owner may contact Marathon Industries' customer service at 1-661-286-1520.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026. Owner may contact Marathon Industries' customer service at 1-661-286-1520.

Is your Ford affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Ford

  • F-650 SD (2025)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Marathon Industries Inc.
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26V568000
Vehicles affected
1
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-661-286-1520

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)