Ford F-53 chassis rear stabilizer brackets may break off
high How serious is it? About this label
Ford says brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V731000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Suspension:rear |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. On these vehicles, the brackets that hold the rear stabilizer bar in place can break and come away from the vehicle. Dealers will check how tight the bolts are on both rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets and will replace the welded nuts and bolts if needed, at no cost to the owner. Ford mailed notification letters to owners in March 2023.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V731000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms, Loose Fasteners, and Axles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become ready February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S62.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.