Safety recall Fuel system

Ford recall 26V-578: Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach

Report received last month

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.

Campaign facts

NHTSA campaign
26V578000 (26V-578)
Manufacturer number
26S69
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
September 9, 2026
Component
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Vehicles potentially affected
223,472
Model years
2023–2027
Built between
January 4, 2023 and August 27, 2026
Owner letters
September 21, 2026
Recall initiated by
The manufacturer
Remedy completion rate
44.74% (latest quarterly report)

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

Why fuel system defects matter: A fuel leak near an ignition source increases the risk of fire, and a failing fuel pump can stall the engine while driving.

The remedy

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.

About the fuel system

The fuel system stores and delivers fuel to the engine; leaks and pump failures are the usual reasons for a recall.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-578

What to do

  1. Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
  2. Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-578 and the manufacturer’s number 26S69.
  3. If you smell fuel or see a leak, do not drive the vehicle — park it outside, away from buildings, and call the dealer.
  4. Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

The official record

This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.

Open campaign 26V-578 on NHTSA.gov

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