Does the 2011 Ford F-53 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 Ford F-53 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Ford F-53?

7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 Ford F-53 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Ford F-53. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2011 Ford F-53 recalls, newest first

February 2, 2012NHTSA 12V03500013,239 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through October 25, 2011. The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the prndl cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 Ford F-53 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Wheels3
Electrical system1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Power train1
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)1

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Questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-53 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Ford F-53 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Ford F-53?: 7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.