Overview
- The recall, which Ford filed with NHTSA on Sept. 9 as recall number 26S69, covers 223,472 Ford F‑150 pickups from the 2023–2027 model years.
- Ford says affected trucks were built between Jan. 4, 2023 and Aug. 27, 2026 and may have front fuel‑tank straps that were improperly assembled so the tank can leak or detach.
- NHTSA warns a detached tank can create a road hazard and a fuel leak can cause engine stall or increase the risk of fire, and both Ford and regulators urge owners to have dealers inspect and correct straps at no charge.
- Ford logged a small number of warranty claims but reports no crashes or injuries to date, and owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed starting Sept. 21 with dealer repairs to follow.
- Automotive investigators report a developing lead that assembly‑line camera monitoring failed to catch misinstalled straps, a finding that could raise concerns about production quality control, dealer workload and parts availability as the fix is rolled out.