Ford is recalling 223,472 F-150 pickup trucks after determining that corroded front fuel tank retaining straps can let the tank sag, drag on the pavement, or detach from the truck entirely while it is being driven, according to NHTSA’s recall filing.

Key Points

• The recall covers 223,472 trucks built between January 4, 2023 and August 27, 2026, according to the NHTSA recall report.
• Ford traces the defect to front fuel tank straps that may have been improperly assembled on the line during stretches when an automated vision inspection system was not running, per the filing.
• A tank that comes loose can drag on the road, leak fuel, or separate from the truck completely while someone is driving it, creating both a fire risk and a road-debris hazard for other drivers.
• For a portion of the affected trucks, Ford’s advisory tells owners not to drive the vehicle and to park it outside until a dealer has inspected it, according to the recall documentation.

What’s Affected

• 2023 through 2027 model-year Ford F-150 pickup trucks
• Trucks assembled January 4, 2023 through August 27, 2026, per NHTSA
• 223,472 vehicles in total, per the recall filing

What Owners Should Do

• Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the front fuel tank straps and replace them at no charge, according to the NHTSA filing.
• Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between September 21 and September 28, 2026.
• Owners can check whether their specific truck is included by contacting Ford at 1-866-436-7332, or through NHTSA’s VIN lookup tool.
• Until a truck has been inspected, owners who received a “do not drive” notice should park it outside and away from structures, per Ford’s guidance.

The F-150 is Ford’s best-selling vehicle in the United States, which means a recall of this size touches a meaningful share of trucks now on the road across nearly every state. Fuel system recalls are treated with particular urgency by regulators because the failure mode combines a fire hazard with the possibility of a heavy component separating from a moving vehicle.