NHTSA recall,
Ford F-59 and F-53 Vehicles
The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin, which can lead to brake damage or wheel detachment and increase crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles because the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. 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. The recall affects 4,351 vehicles nationwide.
The issue was reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2026. 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 16, 2026.
- 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. You 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.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Ford affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- F-53, model years
- F-59, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- Wheel defect
- Campaign
- 26V235000
- Vehicles affected
- 4,351
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26S27
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-436-7332
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