Ford recall 26S78
Ford calls it 26S78. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V689000 on Oct 20, 2026: structure on the 2026 Ford F-150 and 3 other Ford models, 30,123 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.
What NHTSA has under this number
Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings| NHTSA campaign | Vehicles | Component | Filed | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V689000 | 2026 Ford F-150 and 3 other Ford models | Structure | Oct 20, 2026 | 30,123 | high |
The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V689000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →
Two numbers, one recall
Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 26S78 is the number Ford assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V689000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.
The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.
Check one specific vehicle
The WhichTrim recall report lists every campaign filed against a VIN’s build and narrows them to its engine, drive and build month.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is 26S78 the same recall as 26V689000?
Yes. 26S78 is Ford’s own number for it; 26V689000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.
Which vehicles does 26S78 cover?
2026 Ford F-150 and 3 other Ford models, 30,123 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.
Does the 26S78 repair cost anything?
No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.