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FORD F-150; F-250 SUPER DUTY; F-350 SUPER DUTY; F-450 SUPER DUTY; F-550 SUPER DUTY; F-600 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-10-20

FORD, tailgate cable could fail causing injury risk

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-10-20
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	F-150; F-250 SUPER DUTY; F-350 SUPER DUTY; F-450 SUPER DUTY; F-550 SUPER DUTY; F-600
Model year	2026
Units affected	5736
Defect	Issue: On certain trucks, the left-side tailgate cable may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, when under load, the cable could fail causing the tailgate to drop suddenly. Safety Risk: A tailgate that drops suddenly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to dealership to replace the left-side tailgate cable.
Component	Structure
Recall type	Light Truck & Van
Recall number	2026511
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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