United States2025–2026 Ford F-59 and F-53 vehicles are affected; the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. A missing spindle nut can cause brake system damage or wheel detachment, risking loss of vehicle control and a crash; dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin free of charge, owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S27).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V235000; Manufacturer campaign 26S27
The 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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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