2025 Ford F-53 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the F-53 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Ford F-53 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint). 3 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Ford F-53 problems

  • Brakes
    1100%
  • Wheels & tires
    1100%
  • Suspension
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-53 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-53. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-53 years: 2022. Years to avoid: 2014, 2020, 2016. Compare all years →

2025 Ford F-53 recalls (3)

Wheels › Hub

NHTSA recall 26V-235 · Apr 14, 2026 · 4,351 vehicles

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.

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.

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

NHTSA recall 26V-155 · Mar 17, 2026 · 2,422 vehicles

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.

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.

Exterior lighting › Back up lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 26V-025 · Jan 21, 2026 · 231 vehicles

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford F-53 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2025 F-53 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the F-53 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ford F-53?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-53 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-53, the most recent from April 14, 2026 (hub). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-53?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2020 and 2016. See the full Ford F-53 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.