FORD F-150 recall: Loose rear stabilizer rod fasteners
Ford F-150 vehicles may have rear stabilizer rod fasteners that were not properly tightened, allowing the rod to shift and affect handling; dealers will replace the fasteners at no charge.
Owners of affected Ford F-150 vehicles should be aware that improperly tightened rear stabilizer rod fasteners can allow the rod to move from its intended position, potentially affecting handling and control.
What the official recall record says
FORD: F-150
The rear stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If the rod shifts out of position, it can become misaligned; the source states that this can lead to a loss of handling and control and increase crash risk. The specified remedy is replacement of the stabilizer rod fasteners by a dealer at no charge.
Owner information from the official record
- Repair and availability: Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge.
- Owner notices: Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026.
- VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
- Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- Manufacturer recall reference: 26S66
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V577000
- Vehicles listed: FORD F-150 (2026)
- Potentially affected: 17
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Report received: September 9, 2026
- Owner notification: September 18, 2026
- Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) 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.
- Safety consequence: A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
What owners should do next
Use the official campaign information to discuss the specified dealer repair with Ford.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 6, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V577000. Report received September 9, 2026. Accessed October 6, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
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