2017 FORD F-53 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FORD F-53
The 2017 FORD F-53 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FORD F-53
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 FORD F-53, potentially affecting up to 390 vehicles.
Recall 17V768000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 390 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FORD F-53
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD F-53. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2017 FORD F-53 AND 2018 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCELERATION ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE.*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS GEAR SHIFT CABLE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CROWN FORD (2056 SWAINE STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303, (910)-867-0299) FOR ROUTINE OIL MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BRACKET. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE CHASSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,473. *DT 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB*DT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHADES FAILED TO RETRACT BACK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. GENERAL RV CENTER (13150 SW 16TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34473, (352) 653-1900) REPAIRED THE SHADE MOTOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
2017 FORD SUPER DUTY DRW F53. CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING MOTORIZED WINDSHIELD SHADE ON RV. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD SHADE WOULD NOT RISE OR LOWER. THE SHADE WOULD DROP DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V768000 (SERVICE BRAKES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER TWO MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (LEVITTOWN FORD SERVICE & PARTS CENTER, 980 S BROADWAY, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FORD F-53
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FORD F-53 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FORD F-53
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FORD F-53
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-53
- 2012 FORD F-53 — 1 complaint
- 2013 FORD F-53 — 10 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-53 — 26 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-53 — 8 complaints
- 2016 FORD F-53 — 18 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-53 (current)
- 2018 FORD F-53 — 7 complaints
- 2019 FORD F-53 — 4 complaints
- 2020 FORD F-53 — 26 complaints
- 2021 FORD F-53 — 15 complaints
- 2022 FORD F-53 — 6 complaints
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