repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Ford F-53Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-53, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-510 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford F-53 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-53 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V510000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the instrument panel had become…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V510000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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