2022 Ford F-53 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2022 Ford F-53, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford F-53
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Caliper (service brakes)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged bolts will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may…
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel.
Remedy: Ford will work with the final stage vehicle manufacturers to replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt, free of charge. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied.…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Ford F-53 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,110 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Mechanic during test drive noticed it was not driving normally. He went under truck and found the the main rail was severed all the way through. There was no crash and no impact.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford F53. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact required to quickly and forcefully re-”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 15, 2024 · Service brakes
Compare Ford F-53 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-53 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Ford F-53 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 Ford F-53 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Ford F-53 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Ford F-53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Ford F-53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-53 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 Ford F-53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Ford F-53 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 Ford F-53 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 Ford F-53 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 Ford F-53 | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 Ford F-53 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 Ford F-53 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 Ford F-53 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Ford F-53 | 1 | 17 |
| 2021 Ford F-53 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 Ford F-53 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 Ford F-53 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 Ford F-53 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 Ford F-53 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Ford F-53 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2022 Ford F-53
How do I know if my 2022 Ford F-53 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2022 Ford F-53; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V528000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.