NHTSAWHEELS
Ford Motor Company - Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
Published: April 14, 2026Recall ID: 26V235000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut |
| Nhtsa id | 26V235000 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V235000 |
| 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 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S27 |
| Potentially affected | 4351 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |