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Buying a used 2025 Ford F-53? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2025 Ford F-53 has 3 recalls in this group, addressing malfunctioning brake lights, brake lights that may remain illuminated, and a missing front wheel hub nut. The hub nut issue makes wheel hardware verification particularly relevant, while the two lighting recalls require checking more than whether the lamps illuminate. NHTSA lists 1 unverified owner complaint, categorized under suspension, wheels, and service brakes, with 0 reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the missing front wheel hub nut recall was completed.
- Confirm both brake-light recalls are resolved for the VIN.
- Ask for inspection records addressing wheels, suspension, and brakes.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Ford F-53
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-53 Brake Lights May Malfunction | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Ford F-53 and F-59 Missing Front Wheel Hub Nut | Wheels | high |
| Ford F-53 and F-59 brake lights may stay lit | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |