Ford · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2026 model year only.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog clusterâs tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
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.
Vehicle: 2026 Ford F-150, White 1. Component or system malfunction: The steering system appeared to malfunction while I was driving, causing serious concerns about my ability to safely control the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, subject to its location and availability. 2. Safety risk: I experienced a near-accident while driving because of the steering problem. I believe this malfunction presents a significant risk of losing control of the vehicle, potentially causing serious injuries to myself and other motorists. 3. Dealer confirmation: The vehicle was taken to the Ford dealership for diagnosis and repairs and remained there for approximately three weeks. I received repair history records, but I have not received sufficient documentation confirming that the steering problem was permanently resolved. 4. Manufacturer or other inspections: The vehicle has been examined by the Ford dealership's service department. Whether Ford Motor Company independently inspected the vehicle is UNKNOWN. No police or insurance inspection has been confirmed. 5. Warning lights or symptoms: The steering malfunction became apparent while I was driving. Whether warning lights or dashboard messages appeared is UNKNOWN. Incident summary: I leased this 2026 Ford F-150 as a new vehicle, although it already had approximately 1,009 miles at delivery. Shortly afterward, I experienced a serious steering-related malfunction that nearly caused an accident. Despite the dealership's involvement and repair attempts, I remain concerned about the vehicle's safety and do not feel safe driving it. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this potential steering safety defect.
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The automatic braking was activated when we were backing out of a driveway onto the road, there was nothing next to us in the driveway, there was a car that came over a hill but not close we definetely had time to get backed out. The brake engaged and stopped the truck, my husband put the truck in drive to pull forward and the truck accelerated quickly forward and would not stop the tires were squealing and locked up, the truck was still going forward, my husband tried putting the truck in park to stop and finally had to really shove it in park but it was not easy to get it to go in park. There was a house and several cars in front of us and the truck was not stopping for anything in front of us, we did not hit anything but only because my husband was able to get it into park at the last second. We came within feet of our truck going through a car and through the house where there were several people inside. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer. If also has not been inspected because the dealer told us that no reports came up in the computer and that there is nothing that they can do about it. There were no warning messages or alerts when this was happening. This happened on September 25th while we were in Omaha Nebraska.
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I have a 2026 F150 3.5L Twin-turbo ECOBOOST Hybrid King Ranch. I have experienced the following behaviors: (1) rough transitions when climbing grades; (2) rough transitions when braking hard/coming down grades; (3) 10-speed transmission - electric motor slippage during de-accerelation (especially when Adapted Cruise is activated); (4) transmission seems to have gear hunting at low speeds/stop and go; and (5) harsh shifts/unpredictable downshifting with adaptive cruise. I purchased this f150 since Ford advertised the Eco-Powerboost Hybrid/10-speed transmission was built for heavy duty hauling/towing. In my mind, heat is the silent killer of hybrid long-term reliability and longevity (I live in SC - a hot climate). In my mind, I feel this electric-gas powertrain guesses my driving habits instead of responding to my driving habits.
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Component Affected: Powertrain / Engine / Transmission Bellhousing Description of Defect: The vehicle is experiencing a severe mechanical defect in the drivetrain assembly, characterized by a loud metallic rattling, scraping, and "tin can" clinking noise originating directly from the transmission bellhousing area immediately upon engine startup. This exact mechanical failure perfectly matches the root cause outlined in Ford Special Service Message SSM 53878. The defect is caused by the torque converter studs physically striking the engine-to-transmission separator plate (spacer plate) near the starter motor. Safety Risk & Incident: This structural contact creates a high risk of localized component deformation, starter motor binding, or catastrophic powertrain failure. The defect has already resulted in a severe drivetrain failure while towing a load on the highway, creating an immediate traffic hazard and requiring the vehicle to be pulled over and towed. Clear video evidence has been captured documenting the precise bellhousing failure noise on this 2026 model year vehicle. Dealer/Manufacturer Response: Ford Corporate (Case CXH-09264120-F2W2T6) and authorized Ford dealerships are explicitly refusing to perform an inspection or authorize necessary warranty repairs. The manufacturer is denying coverage solely because SSM 53878 formally specifies 2021–2025 model years, despite the 2026 5.0L V8 powertrain architecture and the physical defect being identical. An independent manufacturer-authorized inspection by a Regional Ford Field Service Engineer (FSE) is demanded to resolve this unaddressed safety defect.
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As I was driving down the highway I hear loud sound like gun, I pull over on shoulder to see if my tire blow up. After I look around the car I see my sunroof was shattered thank god the cover was on in the inside. It was a terrifying experience
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