Filed by Ford Motor Company on April 14, 2026; 4 model-year listings affected.
Wheels: hub
NHTSA campaign 26V235000 · reported April 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 4,351 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.