EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Published March 17, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 17, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-53
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 FORD F-53 | 2026 FORD F-59 | 2025 FORD F-59 | 2026 FORD F-53
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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