F-Series Fuel Tanks Falling Out – Ford Recalls 223,472 Pickups

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on F-Series Fuel Tanks Falling Out - Ford Recalls 223,472 Pickups

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Ford Motor (NYSE: F) is recalling  2023-2027 model-year F-Series pickups because the fuel tank may be incorrectly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving. About 223,472 F-Series pickups are affected by Ford’s latest quality control failure. A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire. No driver warning occurs.

“In some instances, front fuel tank strap T-slots were not properly inserted into the vehicle’s frame rail at the time of vehicle assembly,” Ford said in the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this morning.

Chronology

  • On July 23, 2026, an issue pertaining to potentially unsecure fuel tanks was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review.
  • From July 2026 to August 2026, CCRG reviewed global warranty data for unsecured fuel tanks and worked to understand potential for improper assembly of fuel tank straps. This review identified a number of unsecured fuel tanks affecting F-150 vehicles built during periods when the vision systems that confirm proper assembly were not in continuous usage.
  • As of August 27, 2026, Ford is aware of 16 warranty claims globally related to this condition received between June 25, 2018, and August 5, 2026.
  • On September 1, 2026, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

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About Ken Zino

Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
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