Ford recall: Exterior lighting
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."
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-53 2025
- Ford F-59 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V025000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 21, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jan 30, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 231
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Back up lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- 26C01
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Wheels Apr 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Mar 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Sep 27, 2024
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jul 21, 2023
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 10, 2023
- Ford recall: Steering Jul 22, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.