Ford 2025 F-59 and F-53 Vehicles Recall Over Brake Light Malfunction
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Ford Motor Company is recalling 462 units of its 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles due to an issue with the brake lights that may not illuminate properly, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles because the exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an incorrectly installed switch. This results in the vehicles failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 462 units of the 2025 Ford F-59 and F-53 models. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V025000, and Ford's recall number is 26C01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 22, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should contact their Ford dealers to have the stop light switch replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 30, 2026, and owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly increase the risk of a crash while driving. Additionally, the vehicle may shift out of park without the brake pedal applied, raising the risk of a rollaway and crash.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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