Ford Recalls 2025-2026 F-53 and F-59 Vehicles Over Wheel Hub Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles due to potential missing spindle nuts and cotter pins, which could cause wheel detachment and loss of control.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 23, 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 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles because the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 17,404 units of the following vehicles: 2025 Ford F-59, 2025 Ford F-53, 2026 Ford F-59, and 2026 Ford F-53. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V235000, and Ford's recall number is 26S27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of April 16, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners will receive interim letters notifying them of the safety risk, mailed on April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available in July 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin as necessary, free of charge. For questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Why This Matters
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, which poses a serious safety concern.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov and search for recall campaign number 26V235000.
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