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NHTSA model-year recall report

2018 Ford F53 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

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Jul 16, 2018

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the Ford F53 average of 1.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Wheels, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Ford F53 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V470000

Wheels

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Jul 16, 2018

What is recalled

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.

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Ford F53 model years

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2018 Ford F53 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F53 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2018 Ford F53. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Ford F53?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology