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Ford Motors has just announced three separate safety recalls, covering a whopping 223,526 F-150s in the US. Two of these recalls are for minor issues but the third is a monster, targeting over 223,000 trucks built from 2023 to 2027. The problems range from loose fuel tanks to the wrong rear axle bearings and suspension parts that might not be bolted down tight enough.
The largest recall affects 223,472 F-150s built from January 2023 to August 2026. Ford says some trucks rolled off the line with front fuel tank straps that weren’t properly slotted into the frame. Translation: the fuel tank could come loose, leak, cause the engine to stall, or in the worst-case scenario, drop right out onto the road. Not exactly what you want trailing behind you in traffic.
Ford traced the issue to times when its assembly-line cameras weren’t monitoring the fuel tank straps. The problem usually pops up early, so it includes even unsold trucks and those with just a few months on the road. So far, Ford has logged 16 warranty claims worldwide for loose tanks, but still no crashes or injuries.
The second recall covers just 37 F-150s from May 27-28, 2026. These trucks got the wrong rear axle bearings: 8.8-inch instead of the beefier 9.75-inch ones meant for the Max Tow package. Ford caught the mistake at the Sterling Axle Plant, but not before 37 trucks slipped out the door. If left unchecked, the wrong bearing could seize up, lock the rear wheels, separate the driveshaft, or even let the truck roll away if the parking brake isn’t set.
The last recall is even smaller – only 17 2026 F-150 Raptorsbuilt between late December 2025 and late January 2026. Ford says the rear Panhard rod fasteners might not have been tightened properly because a torque-checking device was in bypass mode. If those bolts are loose, the Panhard rod can shift, messing with the truck’s handling and upping the risk of a crash.
Ford started looking into the Raptor issue after a dealer found a customer’s truck with a loose Panhard rod. They’ve found two warranty claims so far, but still no reports of crashes or injuries.
All three recalls will be fixed for free at Ford and Lincoln dealers. For the big fuel tank recall, dealers will check the front straps and swap them out if needed. Owners will start getting letters between September 21 and 28, and you can check your VIN online starting September 14.
If you’re one of the 37 with the wrong rear axle bearing, the dealer will swap in the proper 9.75-inch part. Letters go out September 21, and VIN lookup opens September 14.
For the 17 Raptors, dealers will replace and properly tighten the Panhard rod fasteners. Those owners should see recall notices a bit earlier, between September 15 and 18, and can check their VINs starting September 10.
If you’ve got a 2023-2027 F-150, especially one built during these recall windows, do yourself a favor and check your VIN online or call your Ford dealer to see if your truck’s on the list.
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