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Ford fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

NHTSA campaign 26V-578 · Reported September 9, 2026 · 223,472 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford F-150
VEHICLES AFFECTED
223,472
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-578.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023–2027Ford F-150

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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