2025-2026 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 recall: brake lights
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 17, 2026. It covers about 2,422 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,422
- reported
- Mar 17, 2026
- owners notified
- Mar 27, 2026
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V155000
Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 brake lights?
Yes. Recall 26V155000, reported on March 17, 2026, covers about 2,422 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V155000?
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.
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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