FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-01-21

Ford F-59 and F-53 vehicles, exterior brake lights may malfunction

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-21
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	F-53, F-59
Model year	2025, 2025
Units affected	231
Defect	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."_x000D_ 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…
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	Dealers will replace the stop light switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 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 number	26V025000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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