Ford F-59 and F-53 Brake Lights
Ford is recalling 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles; brake lights may fail to illuminate due to an incorrectly installed switch.
Stop driving the vehicle and contact Ford immediately to schedule service for inspection and replacement of the brake light switch. Do not operate the vehicle until the switch has been corrected.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 231
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- January 30, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26C01
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-436-7332
Why it was recalled
Ford is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles due to an incorrectly installed brake light switch that may cause the exterior brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, or to illuminate unexpectedly. Brake lights that do not illuminate properly increase the risk of a crash, and the vehicle may shift out of park without the brake pedal applied, increasing rollaway and crash risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
FORD F-59 (2025), EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Ford Motor Company
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification