NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Ford F53
The 2018 Ford F53 has 1 NHTSA recall and 5 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Ford F53. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
WHEELS
NHTSA #18V470000Reported July 16, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
Safety consequence
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.