Description It is possible that your vehicles brake pedal may not fully return to the rest position after being depressed. As a result, the stop lamps may remain illuminated when the brakes are not in use. Safety Risk Stop lamps that illuminate when the brakes are not in use can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the brake pedal for a full return by using the Ford diagnostic repair system fdrs scan tool and a manual review. If the brake pedal does not make a full return, the dealer will manipulate the system as described in the technical instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. Next Steps Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
The worst 2026 Ford F-59 problems
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Recalls 2
Wheels: hub
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 on April 16, 2026.
Recall number 26V235000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning March 20, 2026.
Recall number 26V155000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Ford F-59 1
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Is the 2026 Ford F-59 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Ford F-59, fewer than a typical F-59 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Ford F-59?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2026 Ford F-59 have?
2 recalls, covering wheels and exterior lighting.
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