FORD F-650 SD recall: Liftgate platform may fall
Ford F-650 SD liftgate deck pins may break and allow the platform to fall; the platform bushings and hydraulic systems will be inspected, and the deck pins replaced free of charge.
Ford F-650 SD owners with a liftgate installation should pay attention to a problem involving pins that support the platform. If those pins break, the platform can fall unexpectedly and create an injury risk.
What the official recall record says
FORD: F-650 SD
The liftgate’s deck pins may break, which can leave the platform unsupported and allow it to fall. The stated consequence is a higher risk of injury from an unexpected falling platform. The remedy calls for inspection of the platform bushings and hydraulic systems, along with replacement of the deck pins at no charge.
Owner information from the official record
- Owner notices: Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026.
- Manufacturer contact: Owner may contact Marathon Industries’ customer service at 1-661-286-1520.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V568000
- Vehicles listed: FORD F-650 SD (2025)
- Potentially affected: 1
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Report received: August 20, 2026
- Owner notification: September 14, 2026
- Defect: Marathon Industries Inc. (Marathon Industries) is recalling one 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicle. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
- Safety consequence: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: 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.
What owners should do next
Use the official campaign information to follow up with Marathon Industries or an authorized dealer about the specified inspection and repair.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 13, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V568000. Report received August 20, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026.
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