How to identify it
2026.0 | FORD | F-250 SUPER DUTY, 2026.0 | FORD | F-550 SUPER DUTY, 2026.0 | FORD | F-450 SUPER DUTY, 2026.0 | FORD | F-350 SUPER DUTY, 2026.0 | FORD | F-600, 2026.0 | FORD | F-150
The hazard
On certain trucks, the left-side tailgate cable may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, when under load, the cable could fail causing the tailgate to drop suddenly.
A tailgate that drops suddenly could increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to dealership to replace the left-side tailgate cable.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)