NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Ford F-53 and 1 more recall: Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
- Recall number
- 26V025000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Exterior Lighting
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 231
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Exterior Lighting
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26C01
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V025000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.