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2025-2026 FORD F-53
Tue Mar 17 2026
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Recall Summary
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."
The issue:
Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
How to resolve this:
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 23, 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.
Affected component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Additional notes:
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