There are no safety recalls for the 2015 Ford F-53, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2015 Ford F-53 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2015 Ford F-53 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper · at 23,000 miles · reported Sep 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated the windshield wipers on both sides of the vehicle were not functioning properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the windshield wipers had completely stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Engine · at 29,000 miles · reported Jan 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Bounder Class A RV built on a 2015 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine made an abnormal ticking sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The RV was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 17B30. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Visibility · reported Jul 24, 2018
I bought this rv, 6 months ago and have put approximately 4,000 miles on it. The passenger side wiper arm fell below the window and caused the driver side not to function. I took it to the dealer and was told the recall had already been performed. I then contacted thor who informed me my rv was out of warranty. It would appear from the photos attached that the recall was not performed properly.
Structure · at 18,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2017
The contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. The contact stated that the passenger door failed to open. The contact and her pets were locked inside the vehicle. The contact, an engineer, was able to take the lock apart as a temporary remedy to allow the passengers to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, diagnosed, or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Visibility/Wiper · at 5,000 miles · reported May 16, 2017
The contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds while it was raining and had turn the windshield switch on, the passenger side wipers would get tangled with the driver side wipers and both would stayed down under the windshield failing to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times where the technician tightened the nuts on the windshield however the failure was not corrected. The dealer informed the contact that they believed it was a design flaw. The contact called the manufacturer and notified them of the failure, the manufacturer…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Ford F-53 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2015 Ford F-53 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ford F-53?
Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.