NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Ford F-59 Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Ford F-59 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Ford F-59. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 Ford F-59 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford F-59, describing incidents dated March 20, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11744340 · Filed
Description It is possible that your vehicles brake pedal may not fully return to the rest position after being depressed. As a result, the stop lamps may remain illuminated when the brakes are not in use. Safety Risk Stop lamps that illuminate when the brakes are not in use can increase the risk of…
Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
NHTSA #26V235000 · Wheels — Hub · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,351 vehicles
Repair completion: 49.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S27 · Owners notified May 4, 2026 · Vehicles built through December 18, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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.
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.
Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V155000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 2,422 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C17 · Owners notified March 27, 2026 · Vehicles built starting May 19, 2025 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Other Ford F-59 model years
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