NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford Motor Company - Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Published: January 21, 2026Recall ID: 26V025000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V025000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V025000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 49.35 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C01 |
| Potentially affected | 231 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |