Ford recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin.
What could happen
A missing spindle nut may lead to brake system damage or wheel detachment, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 16, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-53 2025–2026
- Ford F-59 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V235000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 14, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 4, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,351
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels › Hub
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S27
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Mar 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Jan 21, 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: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 14, 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.