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Ford F-53 recalls and problems

13 recalls and 110 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
13
Complaints
110
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3

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Ford F-53 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 F-53200000
2025 F-53310000
2024 F-53140000
2023 F-53140000
2022 F-53240000
2021 F-53180000
2020 F-531170100
2019 F-53030000
2018 F-53060000
2017 F-53160000
2016 F-531150000
2015 F-53070010
2014 F-531172120
2013 F-53180000
2012 F-53110000
2011 F-53170100

Most reported Ford F-53 problems

Problem areaReports
Structure24
Suspension19
Service Brakes17
Electrical System17
Power Train17
Wheels11
Unknown or Other8
Equipment7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Visibility5

All Ford F-53 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-235Apr 14, 20262025–2026WheelsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles.
26V-155Mar 17, 20262025–2026Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 commercial stripped chassis vehicles.
26V-025Jan 21, 20262025Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles.
24V-725Sep 27, 20242024Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis and 2024 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles.
23V-510Jul 21, 20232023Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles.
23V-164Mar 10, 20232022Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles.
22V-528Jul 22, 20222022SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles.
21V-202Mar 24, 20212020–2021Power Train, SuspensionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles.
17V-768Nov 29, 20172017Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS).
15V-611Sep 30, 20152016Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015.
14V-405Jul 2, 20142014Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-53 motorhome chassis and F-59 commercial chassis manufactured February 14, 2014, to March 7, 2014.
12V-422Aug 29, 20122013SteeringFord is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012 through July 13, 2012.
12V-035Feb 2, 20122011–2012Power TrainFord 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…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Ford F-53?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Ford F-53 has the most reports (17). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Ford F-53 have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Ford F-53 model years 2011–2014, 2016–2017, 2020–2026.

What are the most common Ford F-53 problems?

Owners report structure, suspension, service brakes problems most often.