2013 FORD F-53 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FORD F-53
The 2013 FORD F-53 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (3 complaints), Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), and Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 FORD F-53
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 FORD F-53, potentially affecting up to 31 vehicles.
Recall 12V422000 — STEERING
| 31 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012 through July 13, 2012. Theses vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners. Steering gear adapter plate fasteners could lead to torque loss in the steering gear attachment, potentionally leading to loosening and subsequent separation of the stearing gear over...
Consequence: Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall was completed on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FORD F-53
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD F-53. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Brakelines are rusted and I am afraid they will rust through and cause brake failure. Looked at a 2017 model and the brakelines look to be coated to prevent this from happening.
HEADLIGHTS WILL ONLY ILLUMINATE THE HIGHWAY A SHORT DISTANCE AHEAD (50-60 FT) OF THE VEHICLE. CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT. ALSO, THE BRAKES TO NOT SEEM TO BE ADEQUATE. *DT CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE.*JB
HEADLIGHTS WILL ONLY ILLUMINATE THE HIGHWAY A SHORT DISTANCE AHEAD (50-60 FT) OF THE VEHICLE. CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT. ALSO, THE BRAKES TO NOT SEEM TO BE ADEQUATE. *DT CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FIBER GLASS WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOTOR HOME. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GLUE BETWEEN THE FIBER GLASS AND METAL WAS PEELING AND CAUSED THE SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FIBER GLASS WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOTOR HOME. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GLUE BETWEEN THE FIBER GLASS AND METAL WAS PEELING AND CAUSED THE SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FORD F-53
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FORD F-53 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FORD F-53
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FORD F-53. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ASI-45239 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. *PE
ASIS-22400 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FORD: DUE TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NOT BEING INSTALLED AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY PROCESS, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS FOUR CHANNEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WILL HAVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1596 AND U1055. *PE
ASIS-22400 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FORD: DUE TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NOT BEING INSTALLED AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY PROCESS, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS FOUR CHANNEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WILL HAVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1596 AND U1055. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FORD F-53
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-53
- 2008 FORD F-53 — 1 complaint
- 2010 FORD F-53 — 1 complaint
- 2011 FORD F-53 — 9 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-53 — 1 complaint
- 2013 FORD F-53 (current)
- 2014 FORD F-53 — 26 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-53 — 8 complaints
- 2016 FORD F-53 — 18 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-53 — 6 complaints
- 2018 FORD F-53 — 7 complaints
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