2025 Ford F53 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2025 Ford F53 has 1 complaint on file and a complaint index of 19, ranking 14th out of 17 model years. It carries 3 recalls covering suspension, electrical, and brake-light issues, but no crashes, fires, or injuries have been reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 19/100
- #14 of 17 F53 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2025 Ford F53 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (100%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin.
- A missing spindle nut and cotter pin can allow the wheel to loosen and contact brake components.
- In the worst case, the wheel may detach from the vehicle, causing a loss of braking performance.
2025 Ford F53 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V235000Apr 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,351 vehicles
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.
Risk: A missing spindle nut may lead to brake system damage or wheel detachment, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle spindle nut and cotter pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 16, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V155000Mar 17, 2026Electrical System2,422 vehicles
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V025000Jan 21, 2026Electrical System231 vehicles
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 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."
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly while driving increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the vehicle may be shifted out of park without the brake pedal applied, increasing the risk of a rollaway and crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop light switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 22, 2026.
2025 compared with other F53 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford F53 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2025 Ford F53 and a complaint index of 19, which ranks 14th out of 17 model years for this model. It has 3 recalls but no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Does the 2025 Ford F53 have any recalls?
- Yes, it has 3 recalls: one for a front axle hub assembly missing a spindle nut and cotter pin, and two for brake lights that may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to work correctly.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Ford F53?
- Brakes is listed as the top problem area, based on the single complaint filed for this model year.
- How does the 2025 F53 compare to other F53 years?
- The 2025 model year has a complaint index of 19 and ranks 14th worst out of 17 years, well below years like 2020 (complaint index 100) and 2014 (complaint index 94), which were rated Avoid.