Ford is recalling 2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles due to corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector causing instrument panel failure. This may lead to missing critical speedometer and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free repairs.
An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2023 F-53 and F-59 trucks because corrosion in a wiring connector can cause the instrument panel to stop working. This means drivers might not see speed or warning lights, raising crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free repair from a Ford dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81345-ford-f-53-2023-recall-inoperative-instrument-panel-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81345-ford-f-53-2023-recall-inoperative-instrument-panel-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V510000
“Ford F-53 2023 Recall: Inoperative Instrument Panel Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81345-ford-f-53-2023-recall-inoperative-instrument-panel-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 23V510000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V510000).
Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) can disrupt communication between the vehicle's computer systems and the instrument panel. This causes the speedometer and warning lights to stop working, which may lead to missing critical safety information during driving.
Owners of 2023 Ford F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on the instrument panel for speed and warning lights are at higher risk.
Check if your 2023 Ford F-53 recreational stripped chassis or F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicle has a corrosion issue in the Smart Data Link Connector. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 26, 2023.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair or get details about the fix.
Dealers will install a wire harness connector and inspect/replace the SDLC module at no cost.
Dealers will install a wire harness connector, and inspect and replace the SDLC module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C24.
The recall addresses corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector causing instrument panel failure. This may result in missing speedometer or warning lights.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2023 Ford F-53 recreational stripped chassis or F-59 commercial stripped chassis model, as notified by mail on October 26, 2023.
The recall states that an inoperative instrument panel increases crash risk, but does not specify that it can cause death or serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V510000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V510000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a wire harness connector, and inspect and replace the SDLC module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C24. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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