# NHTSA recall 26V235000

> **Ford Motor Company** · 2026 FORD F-59 · component: **WHEELS:HUB**

## 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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V235000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-59
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** WHEELS:HUB
- **Report received:** 2026-04-14

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V235000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V235000 (Ford Motor Company, 2026 FORD). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V235000. Licensed CC0.

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