Ford F53 (2018) – 18V470000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FORD

Model Of Vehicle

F53

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

18V470000

Component Description

Wheels

Effect Of Defect

If A Sufficient Quantity Of Wheel Studs Break On One Hub, Vehicle Handling Could Be Affected, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

20180613

End Of Manufacture

20180622

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

162

Date Owners Notified

20180820

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

20180716

Make Campaign Number

18S21

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard