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NHTSA·Commercial vehicles·March 17, 2026

Ford recalls 2025–2026 F-53 and F-59 commercial chassis vehicles because brake lights may stay on

The brake lights on these vehicles may stay lit when the driver is not braking, which can fail to warn other drivers of what the driver intends to do and raises the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26C17.

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Recall details

Product
Ford F-53, F-59 2025–2026
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units
2,422 vehicles
Owner notification
March 27, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
March 17, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V155000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26C17
  • Model years: 2025–2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.

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