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Ford F-53 Recall 26V025: Brake lights may malfunction, risking crash or rollaway

NHTSA campaign 26V025, reported January 21, 2026, 231 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A switch in the brake light system may be incorrectly installed. As a result, the brake lights may turn on unexpectedly or fail to light up when the brake pedal is pressed. Brake lights that do not work properly while driving raise the risk of a crash. The vehicle may also be shifted out of park without the brake pedal applied, which raises the risk of a rollaway and crash.

The brake light switch will be replaced free of charge by an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 26C01.

Do not wait for the letter to act. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to see whether it is involved in this recall, and check for any other open recalls on your vehicle at the same time.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V025Ford Motor Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-532025
Ford F-592025