Ford F-53 complaints by model year
182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford F-53 recalls (20)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one F-53 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V235000 | Apr 14, 2026 | Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut | 2025, 2026 | 39.1% |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108 | 2025, 2026 | 43.6% |
| 26V025000 | Jan 21, 2026 | Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108 | 2025 | 62.3% |
| 24V725000 | Sep 27, 2024 | Improperly Illuminated Gear Indicator Lights | 2024 | 80.7% |
| 23V510000 | Jul 21, 2023 | Inoperative Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101 & 105 | 2023 | 81.1% |
| 23V164000 | Mar 10, 2023 | Rear Caliper Bolts Not Tightened Correctly | 2022 | 75.8% |
| 22V731000 | Sep 30, 2022 | Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets May Break | 2020, 2021 | 61.7% |
| 22V528000 | Jul 22, 2022 | Steering Wheel May Loosen or Detach | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V202000 | Mar 24, 2021 | Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication | 2020, 2021 | 81% |
| 18V470000 | Jul 16, 2018 | Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs | 2018 | 87% |
| 17V768000 | Nov 29, 2017 | Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak | 2017 | 54.9% |
| 15V611000 | Sep 30, 2015 | Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake | 2016 | 63.6% |
| 14V405000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Brake Calipers may Leak | 2014 | 73.1% |
| 12V422000 | Aug 29, 2012 | Unapproved Steering Gear Adapter Plate Fastener | 2013 | — |
| 12V035000 | Feb 2, 2012 | PRNDL CABLE | 2011, 2012 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford F-53 FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford F-53 had?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford F-53 model year from 1990 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford F-53 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (32) and the 2008 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford F-53 problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the suspension, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.