CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain commercial stripped chassis trucks have exterior brake lights that can remain illuminated when the driver is not pressing the brake pedal. This does not meet federal lighting safety requirements. Lights that stay on can give other drivers a false signal about your intentions, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 26C17.
Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN on NHTSA.gov, where recall lookups have been available since March 20, 2026. If your vehicle is involved, contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-53 | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-59 | 20252026 |