Ford issues recalls for F-53/F-59 chassis and Maverick trucks

Ford Motor Company has announced two separate recalls in the United States, affecting the F-53/F-59 commercial chassis and the Maverick pickup truck.

The first recall involves 2,422 Ford F-53 and F-59 commercial chassis from the 2025–2026 model years. The issue stems from the Hydroboost system, where variations in the crimping process of the booster push rod ball joint can cause increased internal friction. This may prevent the brake pedal from fully returning, leaving the stop lamp switch in the "on" position.

In practice, the brakes are not engaged, but the brake lights remain illuminated. This violates FMVSS 108 requirements and reduces the effectiveness of the braking signal for other road users.

Ford reports 41 warranty claims and 16 field reports related to this issue, with no accidents or injuries recorded.

The repair involves inspecting the pedal return and, if necessary, modifying the booster push rod to eliminate internal friction. Owner notifications began on March 23, 2026.

The second campaign affects 323 Ford Maverick pickups from the 2025–2026 model years. The cause is insufficient curing of the urethane adhesive during the production of the sunroof module. In some cases, the glass panel may partially detach, causing noise and leaks, or in extreme situations, fully separate while driving.

This incident was first documented in South America, where one vehicle lost its glass panel while in motion. An investigation revealed that the problem is linked to the quality of the adhesive catalyst from supplier Inalfa Roof Systems Mexico.

Technicians must check the production date on the glass marking. If it falls within the range of April 7–9, 2025, the sunroof requires replacement, and the vehicle may remain at the dealership until parts are available.

Dealers are prohibited from delivering new vehicles to customers until the inspection is completed, with violations subject to fines of up to $27,168 per vehicle. Ford emphasizes that no accidents or injuries have been reported in either case. However, the scale—affecting over 2,700 vehicles in total—and the delivery hold for the Maverick make these campaigns notable for the market.