Ford F-53, F-59: Hub

Date

April 14, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-53 (2025, 2026); Ford F-59 (2025, 2026)

Component

Wheels › Hub

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

4351

What can happen

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.

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.

Owner notification date

May 4, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

26S27

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

NUT-1.0-14.HEX.SLOT · SPINDLE NUT · 389846-S2; NUT.1.1/2-18.HEX.SLOT · SPINDLE NUT · 385602-S2; PIN.3/16.X.2-1/2 · COTTER PIN · 72145-S446; SE SPNDL PIN DIST · COTTER PIN · 72071-S437

Recall number

26V235000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.