Ford F-53

This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)US

    AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    STEERINGUS

    Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPUS

    A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELSUS

    If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into "PARK," increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    A transmission gear position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly while driving increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the vehicle may be shifted out of park without the brake pedal applied, increasing the risk of a rollaway and crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:HUBUS

    A missing spindle nut may lead to brake system damage or wheel detachment, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.