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2022 Ford F-53Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-53, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-164 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Ford F-53 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Structure20
Equipment10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2022 Ford F-53 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2022 Q3

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 22V-528 · Jul 22, 2022 · 692 vehicles · 692 repaired

Risk. A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other F-53 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-53 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-53 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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-apply the brake pedal for the brakes to engage. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…
Complaint 11619842 · Oct 15, 2024 · 17,000 miles
UNKNOWN issue causes safety features Anti-Lock Brake System, Traction Control, and braking feature Hill Start assist to be inoperable. In addition, cruise control system is inoperable.
Complaint 11555597 · Nov 17, 2023

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