Recall 26V025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 2025-2025 FORD F-53
RECALL This recall affects up to 231 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 26V025000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 231 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an incorrectly installed switch. 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 do not illuminate properly while driving increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the vehicle may be shifted out of park without the brake pedal applied, increasing the risk of a rollaway and crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stop light switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 22, 2026.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V876000 | 2019 FORD TRANSIT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 | |
| 25V887000 | 2022 FORD TRANSIT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 2 | |
| 25V863000 | 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 272,645 | |
| 25V726000 | 2026 FORD ECONOLINE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 6,909 | |
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