2023–2027 Ford F-150 recall: fuel tank may leak or detach
Ford recalls 223,472 F-150s for fuel-tank straps that may not secure the tank. A free inspection and possible strap replacement address fire and crash risks.
Ford is recalling 223,472 potentially affected 2023–2027 F-150 pickups because the fuel tank may be improperly secured. The tank can leak or detach while driving, creating fire, engine-stall and road-hazard risks. Dealers will inspect the fuel-tank straps and replace them when necessary at no charge. NHTSA identifies the campaign as 26V578000.
What the official recall record says
Ford F-150: fuel-tank retention straps
The recall addresses the straps that retain the fuel tank. A detached tank can obstruct other road users, while a fuel leak can cause a stall or increase fire risk. Ford’s report schedules owner letters from September 21 through September 28, 2026; the mailing window does not confirm that any individual truck has already been inspected.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V578000
- Vehicles listed: Ford F-150 (2023–2027)
- Potentially affected: 223,472
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Report received: September 9, 2026
- Owner notification: Letters are expected from September 21, 2026; the Part 573 report lists a planned September 21–28 mailing window.
- Defect: 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.
- Safety consequence: 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.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
What owners should do next
Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and reference 26S69 to confirm whether your truck needs the inspection and arrange applicable recall service. Strap replacement depends on the inspection result.
RecallWire’s F-150 analysis explains why the strap inspection is more consequential than it may sound.
Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN to check individual recall status. A model-year listing alone does not confirm that a specific vehicle is affected or still needs repair.
Official sources
- Current NHTSA campaign data for 26V578000, checked September 16, 2026; includes the agency’s current status summary and affected-vehicle entries.
The manufacturer’s Part 573 filing linked above was submitted September 9, 2026. It records the filing at that date; later notification and remedy-status updates are identified from the current campaign data.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked September 16, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
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