EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Published January 22, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 NHTSA.gov beginning January 22, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-53
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 FORD F-53 | 2025 FORD F-59
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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