NHTSA Campaign 26V155000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 17, 2026 · 2,422 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-53 | 2025 | 2,422 |
| FORD | F-53 | 2026 | 2,422 |
| FORD | F-59 | 2025 | 2,422 |
| FORD | F-59 | 2026 | 2,422 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V155000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.