DEARBORN, MI — Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 45,000 vehicles in the United States after federal officials identified separate safety issues involving pickup trucks, hybrid SUVs and older models with anti-lock braking systems. The actions cover three different problems, including a tailgate cable defect on new Super Duty trucks, a transmission-related issue on certain hybrids and a programming problem in some ABS modules.
The automaker says owners will be notified by mail over the coming weeks, with some letters beginning Dec. 14 and others expected earlier in the month. Ford has said no deaths, injuries, crashes or fires have been reported in connection with the recalled vehicles so far, but repairs will be made through dealers once parts and procedures are available.
Super Duty trucks face a tailgate cable defect in more than 30,000 vehicles
The largest recall covers 30,123 trucks from the 2026 and 2027 model years, including certain F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. Ford says the problem involves the left-side tailgate cable.
A replacement part is not expected to be available until January 2027. Owners will first receive a notification letter from the postal service starting Dec. 14, followed by another mailing when the fix is ready next year. Ford has not said that the cable defect has caused any accidents, but it is serious enough to trigger a recall campaign for affected trucks.
Hybrid Nautilus and Corsair models may shift into neutral while driving
A second recall affects 11,623 vehicles, including certain 2026 to 2027 Nautilus Hybrid models and 2027 Corsair Hybrid models. Government officials said the issue involves degradation in the transmission’s park lock actuator circuit board.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, corrosion in that component can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift into neutral while it is on the road. Ford said there have been 15 warranty-related claims in the United States and 106 warranty claims worldwide tied to the issue, though no crashes, fires, injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Owners should expect recall notices at the beginning of November, and dealers will correct the problem by replacing the Integrated Park Module. That repair is meant to address the park lock system and reduce the risk of an unexpected shift while the vehicle is being driven.
Older Ford and Lincoln SUVs are included in an ABS module recall
Ford is also recalling certain vehicles equipped with specific anti-lock brake modules that may have been programmed improperly. The affected parts carry one of five part numbers: EB5Z-2C219-B, DB5Z-2C219-B, CB5Z-2C219-C, DL1Z-2C219-A or DT4Z-2C219-B.
The recall includes about 1,190 Ford Explorers from model years 2011 through 2015, 774 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles from model years 2013 through 2015, and 1,412 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2012 through 2017. Ford says owners will receive mailed notices by Nov. 30 and can contact the company at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Federal safety agency details the risk behind the brake software issue
The NHTSA advisory says the affected ABS modules may not be programmed correctly. That kind of defect can interfere with how the braking system is managed, which is why the agency requires notice to owners and a fix through the recall process.
Ford has not said how many of the ABS-related vehicles may experience a failure, but the company identified the specific module part numbers in the advisory. The listed SUVs and crossovers are spread across several model years, showing that the problem reaches back well beyond Ford’s newest vehicles.
For owners, the immediate step is to watch for a letter in the mail and confirm whether the vehicle identification number matches the recall population. Ford says the remedy information will come through its dealer network once owners are contacted.
The latest action follows another major Ford recall last month
The new recalls come after Ford previously recalled 223,472 trucks because fuel tanks could leak or detach and create a road hazard. An NHTSA report posted on Sept. 14 said the action involved certain 2023 to 2027 F-150 models in which the fuel tank may not have been secured properly.
In that case, officials warned the leaking or detachment could happen while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of an accident. Taken together, the two recall rounds show Ford is dealing with multiple safety issues across different vehicle lines, from pickup trucks to hybrid SUVs and older sport utility models.
Consumers who believe their Ford or Lincoln vehicle could be affected are being directed to check for mailed notices and verify recall status with the company or federal safety records. The newest repairs are expected to be handled by dealers once the required parts or software updates are available.
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