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Ford F-53 Recall 23V510: Corrosion Can Blank Out the Instrument Panel

NHTSA campaign 23V510, reported July 21, 2023, 5,558 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) can interfere with the vehicle's communication network, which may leave the instrument panel inoperative. When the panel goes dark, critical safety information such as the speedometer and warning lights cannot be displayed, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 101 (Controls and Displays) and 105 (Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems).

Dealers will install a wire harness connector and will inspect and replace the SDLC module as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. If you have questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 23C24.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V510Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, resulting in an inoperative instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk
An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-532023
Ford F-592023