NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Ford F-59 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Ford F-59 has 2 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2026 Ford F-59. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

WHEELS:HUB

NHTSA #26V235000

Reported April 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Free manufacturer remedy

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #26V155000

Reported March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.

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