2025 Ford F53 Recall List
3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford F53, affecting suspension, wheels & tires and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Apr 14, 2026
- Owner complaints
- 1
All 2025 Ford F53 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F53 have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F53, covering suspension, wheels & tires and electrical system.
- Are 2025 Ford F53 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2025 Ford F53?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 26V235000, reported Apr 14, 2026, concerning the suspension, wheels & tires.