2025-2026 Ford F-53, 2025-2026 Ford F-59 recall: Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: March 17, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. 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 remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
2,422 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Ford F-53, 2025-2026 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
572 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 3, 2026 2021-2026 Ford Bronco, 2021-2024 Ford Edge recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
- March 3, 2026 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 1 more model recall: Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
- March 3, 2026 2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025 Ford Escape and 6 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
- March 3, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Explorer recall: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- March 3, 2026 2026 Lincoln Navigator recall: Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 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 2025-2026
- Ford F-59 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,422 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C17 |
| “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