2025 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 recall: switch
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 21, 2026. It covers about 231 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 231
- reported
- Jan 21, 2026
- owners notified
- Jan 30, 2026
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning January 22, 2026.
Recall number 26V025000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V025000
Is there a recall on the 2025 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 switch?
Yes. Recall 26V025000, reported on January 21, 2026, covers about 231 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V025000?
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 beginning January 22, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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