Ford F-53 recalls

5 recalls across 3 model years. The 2025 F-53 has the most, with 3 recalls and 1 complaint.

Ford F-53 recalls by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsOverall safety rating
2025 F-5331Not rated
2024 F-5314Not rated
2023 F-5314Not rated

Recalls per year

20231
20241
20253

Most common Ford F-53 problems

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.

Electrical System7
Suspension1
Wheels1
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Latest Ford F-53 recalls

Wheels recall

26V-235
April 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 2026 Ford F-59, 2025 Ford F-53

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.

Exterior Lighting recall

26V-155
March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 2026 Ford F-59, 2025 Ford F-53

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Exterior Lighting recall

26V-025
January 21, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 2025 Ford F-53

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an incorrectly installed switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Electrical System recall

24V-725
September 28, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 2024 Ford F-53

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis and 2024 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may not properly display the transmission gear position indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

Electrical System recall

23V-510
July 21, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 2023 Ford F-53

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, resulting in an inoperative instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."