SYS ONLINE INGEST 4 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Ford/ 26V155000

Ford · United States · Mod

Ford F-59, F-53: Exterior lighting — brake lights

Affects Ford F-59, F-53 · 2025–2026 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational