The 2025 Ford F-53 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a front axle hub assembly that may be missing its spindle nut and cotter pin, which can damage the brakes or allow a wheel to detach and cause a loss of control.
Both remaining recalls involve the brake lights behaving incorrectly. An incorrectly installed switch can cause the brake lights to flash on unexpectedly or fail to light up when the pedal is pressed, and a separate issue can cause the brake lights to stay on continuously even when the driver is not braking. Either condition can confuse drivers behind the vehicle and raise the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin, which secure the wheel hub.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front axle and replace the spindle nut and cotter pin if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The brake lights may stay on even when you're not braking, which doesn't meet safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal and booster push rod at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch is installed incorrectly, causing brake lights to turn on unexpectedly or not illuminate when you press the brake pedal.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake light switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
