Ford recalls 2025–2026 F-53 and F-59 vehicles over missing front wheel hub nut and pin
The front axle hub may be missing its spindle nut and cotter pin, which could damage the brakes or make a wheel come off, causing loss of control and raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin as needed, free of charge. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26S27.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford F-53, F-59 2025–2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A missing spindle nut may lead to brake system damage or wheel detachment, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 4,351 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 4, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V235000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S27
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- WHEELS:HUB
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin.
- Consequence
- A missing spindle nut may lead to brake system damage or wheel detachment, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 16, 2026.
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