Owners of certain Ford trucks are being asked to double check their vehicle's tailgate cables.
More than 30,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because of a tailgate cable issue that could increase the risk of injury.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the left-side tailgate cable in certain vehicles "may fail under certain heavy load conditions."
Here's what we know about the models included in the Ford recall and what car owners should do next.
Which models are included in the Ford recall?
According to the NHTSA, 30,123 vehicles are potentially affected. The models included are:
- 2026-2027 Ford F-150
- 2026 Ford F-250 SD
- 2026 Ford F-350 SD
- 2026 Ford F-450
The recall number is 26S78. A warning sign of this issue was noted in the safety recall report: "There
are no cluster messages, malfunction indicator lights, or other electronic messaging to the customer."
What should car owners do next?
Car owners should take their vehicle to the dealership to get the left-side tailgate cable replaced at no charge.
Initial notification letters about the safety risk will be sent out on Dec. 14. Another notification about the remedy will be mailed at a later date.
Ford could be reached at 1-866-436-7332.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
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