2025 Ford F-53, 2025 Ford F-59 recall: Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 21, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an incorrectly installed switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly while driving increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the vehicle may be shifted out of park without the brake pedal applied, increasing the risk of a rollaway and crash.
- Who's affected
231 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Ford F-53, 2025 Ford F-59.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
557 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 21, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer recall: Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
- Jan. 15, 2026 2016-2018 Ford Focus, 2019, 2024 Ford Explorer recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Jan. 15, 2026 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2013-2018 Ford Focus, 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Jan. 15, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Dec. 18, 2025 2021-2022 Ford Bronco recall: Rearview Camera May Fail to Turn Off/FMVSS 111
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the stop light switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 22, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford F-53 2025
- Ford F-59 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V025000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 231 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C01 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record