Ford keeps working to catch quality problems earlier in the production process, but the finish line remains out of reach. At times, it feels like the glitches keep piling up at the automaker. The latest case in point is a triple recall hitting the F-150, the best-selling truck in North America.
A fuel tank issue affects the vast majority of the recalled vehicles
Two additional, much smaller campaigns involve axles and the Raptor
Ford reports no crashes or injuries tied to any of the three cases
In total, more than 223,500 units are affected in the United States. As of this writing, we had no information regarding the Canadian market.
The Biggest Recall: A Fuel Tank Problem
The main campaign covers 223,472 trucks built between January 2023 and August 2026.
On some units, the straps holding the front fuel tank in place may not have been properly secured to the frame during assembly. A loose tank can detach, cause a fuel leak, stall the engine, or, in a worst-case scenario, end up on the road itself.
Ford says the issue occurred during periods when the assembly line’s cameras weren’t adequately monitoring strap installation. So far, 16 warranty claims have been logged worldwide for this specific problem.
Needless to say, any fuel tank issue can have serious consequences for the driver and occupants alike.
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Two Smaller Recalls
The other two campaigns are far more limited. The first involves 37 trucks assembled on May 27 and 28, 2026. These reportedly received the wrong rear axle bearings — 8.8-inch units instead of the 9.75-inch bearings meant for the Max Tow package.
It’s a minor case, but it still raises the question of how this kind of mistake happens.
A faulty bearing could eventually seize, lock up the rear wheels, or even separate the driveshaft, all of which carry serious consequences.
The third and smallest campaign covers just 17 units of the 2026 F-150 Raptor, built between late December 2025 and late January 2026. In these cases, the rear Panhard rod fasteners may not have been properly torqued, since a torque-verification device wasn’t functioning during assembly.
A loose Panhard rod can compromise handling and increase the risk of a crash.
In all three cases, Ford and Lincoln dealerships will carry out repairs free of charge. Affected owners will receive notices by mail in the coming weeks.
