2024 FORD F-53 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 FORD F-53
The 2024 FORD F-53 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2024 FORD F-53
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2024 FORD F-53, potentially affecting up to 1,522 vehicles.
Recall 24V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 761 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis and 2024 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may not properly display the transmission gear position indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Consequence: A transmission gear position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C32.
View full details →Recall 24V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 761 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis and 2024 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may not properly display the transmission gear position indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Consequence: A transmission gear position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C32.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 FORD F-53
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 FORD F-53. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact stated that there was a stop delivery since parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be available until the recall had been resolved. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not yet taken possession of the chassis. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Safety Rating for the 2024 FORD F-53
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 FORD F-53 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 FORD F-53
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 FORD F-53. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 53453 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2020-2025 F53 Motorhome vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 20,500-26,000 lbs. are equipped with front jounce bumpers that are designed to make constant contact with the front suspension while the wheels are supporting the weight of the vehicle, and the vehicle has a complete body installed.
SSM 52576 — POWER TRAIN
2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2023-2025 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a Dana rear axle and built on or after 01-Nov-2022 may have orange/red RTV sealant used as the gasket on the differential housing cover. This does not indicate any previous repairs as it is used by...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 FORD F-53
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-53
- 2019 FORD F-53 — 4 complaints
- 2020 FORD F-53 — 26 complaints
- 2021 FORD F-53 — 15 complaints
- 2022 FORD F-53 — 6 complaints
- 2023 FORD F-53 — 9 complaints
- 2024 FORD F-53 (current)
- 2025 FORD F-53 — 0 complaints
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