Vehicle recall 18V470000 · July 16, 2018
2018 Ford F-53
The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V470000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 16, 2018
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18S21
- Owner notification
- August 20, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
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