6
recalls
The Ford F53 has 6 recalls covering 9.03 million vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1999: 3
Units affected
9.03M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford F53, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Suspension21
- Power train11
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Engine and engine cooling7
- Steering7
- Electrical system6
- Structure5
- Complaints
- 68
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford F53 by component
- Vehicle speed control3 · 9.00M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 17K units
- Suspension1 · 13K units
- Wheels1 · 162 units
Ford F53 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | Ford F53 (2020-2021): SuspensionNo. 22V731000 | Crash risk | 13,455 |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Ford F53 (2018): WheelsNo. 18V470000 | Crash risk | 162 |
| Oct 13, 2009 | Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, E-450 and 11 more (1992-2003): Vehicle speed controlNo. 09V399000 | Fire | 4,500,000 |
| Aug 3, 2007 | Ford Bronco, Crown Victoria, E-150, E-250 and 18 more (1992-2004): Vehicle speed controlNo. 07V336000 | Fire | 3,600,000 |
| Mar 30, 1999 | Ford Explorer, F-250, F-350, F-450 SD and 5 more (1997-1999): Vehicle speed controlNo. 99V062001 | Crash risk | 898,739 |
| Sep 13, 1993 | Ford F53 (1989-1993): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 93V146000 | Fire | 17,400 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Ford F53 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Ford F53. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford F53 have?
6 recalls cover the Ford F53, for 9.03 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford F53?
Suspension: named in 21 of the 68 safety complaints about the Ford F53, then power train (11). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.