FORD F-53 recalls
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the FORD F-53; the most recent was received 2026-04-14 (Wheels › Hub).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
All FORD F-53 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V235000 | 2026-04-14 | Wheels › Hub | 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. |
| 26V155000 | 2026-03-17 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights | 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 veh… |
| 26V025000 | 2026-01-21 | Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights › Switch | 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 s… |
| 24V725000 | 2024-09-27 | Electrical System › Software | 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 posit… |
| 23V510000 | 2023-07-21 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 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 Ar… |
| 23V164000 | 2023-03-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or b… |
| 22V528000 | 2022-07-22 | Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, res… |
| 21V202000 | 2021-03-24 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and … |
| 17V768000 | 2017-11-29 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on… |
| 15V611000 | 2015-09-30 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable… |
| 14V405000 | 2014-07-02 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-53 motorhome chassis and F-59 commercial chassis manufactured February 14, 2014, to March 7, 2014. The affected chassis may have incorrectly machined brake… |
| 12V422000 | 2012-08-29 | Steering | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012 through July 13, 2012. Theses vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering gear adapter plate retentio… |
| 12V035000 | 2012-02-02 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured f… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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