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Ford F-53 and F-59 Missing Front Wheel Hub Nut
high How serious is it? About this label
A missing nut and pin can lead to wheel damage or the wheel coming off entirely, which can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V235000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Wheels:hub |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Ford F-53 and F-59 vehicles, the front axle hub assembly on the wheels may be missing a nut and a small pin that are supposed to be installed there to hold everything together properly. If this hardware is missing, the brakes on that wheel could be damaged, or the wheel could become loose and separate from the vehicle while it is being driven.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin inspected and replaced if needed; Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.
3. This repair will be done free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V235000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Wheel Recalls Involve Loose Lug Nuts and Hub Hardware · all 3 Ford recalls in this area
Other Ford F-53 recalls
- Mar 17, 2026Ford F-53 and F-59 brake lights may stay litmedium
- Jan 21, 2026Ford F-53 Brake Lights May Malfunctionhigh
- Sep 27, 2024Ford F-53 Cluster May Not Show Correct Gearmedium
- Jul 21, 2023Ford F-53 Corrosion Can Disable Instrument Panelmedium
- Mar 10, 2023Ford F-53 and F-59 Rear Brake Caliper Bolts Loosehigh
- Jul 22, 2022Ford F-53 F-59 Steering Wheel Bolt May Loosenhigh
Official notice
- 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.
- Safety 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.