Ford F-53 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns covering at least one Ford F-53 model year (1989–2026). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Ford F-53 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2013–2026
Campaign	2013	2014	2016	2017	2018	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
26V235000 Wheel	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
26V155000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
26V025000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
24V725000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
23V510000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
23V164000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
22V731000 Suspension	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
22V528000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
21V202000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V470000 Wheel	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
17V768000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V611000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V405000 Brake	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
12V422000 Steering	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 20 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2025, 2026 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 26V235000 Filed Apr 14, 2026

Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut

Wheels · hub

39.1% repairedof 4,351 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V235000

Listed for 2025, 2026 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 26V155000 Filed Mar 17, 2026

Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · brake lights

43.6% repairedof 2,422 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V155000

Listed for 2025 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 26V025000 Filed Jan 21, 2026

Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · back up lights · switch

62.3% repairedof 231 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V025000

Listed for 2024 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V725000 Filed Sep 27, 2024

Improperly Illuminated Gear Indicator Lights

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel

80.7% repairedof 761 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V725000

Listed for 2023 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V510000 Filed Jul 21, 2023

Inoperative Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101 & 105

Electrical system

81.1% repairedof 5,558 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V510000

Listed for 2022 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V164000 Filed Mar 10, 2023

Rear Caliper Bolts Not Tightened Correctly

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

75.8% repairedof 644 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V164000

Listed for 2020, 2021 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V731000 Filed Sep 30, 2022

Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets May Break

Suspension · rear

61.7% repairedof 13,455 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V731000

Listed for 2022 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V528000 Filed Jul 22, 2022

Steering Wheel May Loosen or Detach

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar

100% repairedof 692 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V528000

Listed for 2020, 2021 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V202000 Filed Mar 24, 2021

Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication

Power train · driveline · driveshaft

81% repairedof 16,128 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V202000

Listed for 2018 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V470000 Filed Jul 16, 2018

Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs

Wheels

87% repairedof 162 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V470000

Listed for 2017 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V768000 Filed Nov 29, 2017

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

54.9% repairedof 390 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V768000

Listed for 2016 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V611000 Filed Sep 30, 2015

Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake

Power train · automatic transmission

63.6% repairedof 1,477 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V611000

Listed for 2014 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 14V405000 Filed Jul 2, 2014

Brake Calipers may Leak

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

73.1% repairedof 635 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V405000

Listed for 2013 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 12V422000 Filed Aug 29, 2012

Unapproved Steering Gear Adapter Plate Fastener

Steering

Repair progress not yet reported31 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V422000

Listed for 2011, 2012 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 12V035000 Filed Feb 2, 2012

PRNDL CABLE

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)

Repair progress not yet reported13,239 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V035000

Listed for 1994 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 09V399000 Filed Oct 13, 2009

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 09V399000

Listed for 1995, 1996, 1997 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V051000 Filed Feb 4, 2008

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH

Vehicle speed control · cruise control

Repair progress not yet reported225,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V051000

Listed for 1995–2002 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V336000 Filed Aug 3, 2007

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V336000

Listed for 1999 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V062001 Filed Mar 30, 1999

FORD/CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported898,739 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V062001

Listed for 1989–1993 Ford F-53. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V146000 Filed Sep 13, 1993

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:FITTINGS:METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported17,400 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V146000

Where to next

Ford F-53 problems by yearModel overview →Which F-53 years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

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.

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