Ford F-53 recalls

NHTSA's records list 9 safety recalls covering the Ford F-53 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2017, 2020-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2026.

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2026 Ford F-53 recalls 2

Reported April 14, 2026
Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
Component: wheels. 4,351 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 2,422 vehicles potentially affected.

2025 Ford F-53 recalls 3

Reported April 14, 2026
Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
Component: wheels. 4,351 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 2,422 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 21, 2026
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 231 vehicles potentially affected.

2024 Ford F-53 recalls 1

Reported Sept. 27, 2024
Improperly Illuminated Gear Indicator Lights
Component: electrical system. 761 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Ford F-53 recalls 1

Reported July 21, 2023
Inoperative Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101 & 105
Component: electrical system. 5,558 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Ford F-53 recalls 2

Reported March 10, 2023
Rear Caliper Bolts Not Tightened Correctly
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 644 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 22, 2022
Steering Wheel May Loosen or Detach
Component: steering. 692 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Ford F-53 recalls 1

Reported March 24, 2021
Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication
Component: power train. 16,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Ford F-53 recalls 1

Reported March 24, 2021
Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication
Component: power train. 16,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Ford F-53 recalls 1

Reported Nov. 29, 2017
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 390 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.