2025-2026 Ford F-53, 2025-2026 Ford F-59 recall: Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 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 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin.
- The risk
A missing spindle nut may lead to brake system damage or wheel detachment, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
4,351 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
581 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 31, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Mustang recall: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips
- March 31, 2026 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford F-250 SD and 4 more models recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
- March 31, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Lincoln Aviator recall: Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
- March 31, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025-2026 Ford Maverick recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
- March 19, 2026 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Ford Explorer and 1 more model recall: Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 16, 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 | 26V235000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 14, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,351 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S27 |
| “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