2014 FORD F-59 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FORD F-59
The 2014 FORD F-59 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 FORD F-59
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 FORD F-59, potentially affecting up to 5,502 vehicles.
Recall 14V401000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 4,867 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles manufactured December 17, 2009, to April 30, 2014. Corrosive environments, such as water mixed with road salt, may cause a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting bracket/frame.
Consequence: A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S11....
View full details →Recall 14V405000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 635 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford 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. The affected chassis may have incorrectly machined brake calipers that may leak brake fluid.
Consequence: Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S14.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FORD F-59
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD F-59. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, IN A HILLY SERVICE AREA, WHICH PLACED MY DRIVER IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. MANY IN OUR INDUSTRY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE AND KNEW IT WAS A DEFECT. SEVERAL PLEAS TO THE DEALERSHIP RESULTED WITH NO HELP AT ALL THIS IS A CLEAR DEFECT THAT FORD HAS BEEN AWARE OF, HOWEVER WHEN I REPEATEDLY APPEALED TO FORDS CUSTOMERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT RELATED TO THE ABOVE REFERENCE ENGINE ISSUE, I WAS DENIED REPEATEDLY AND INTENTIONALLY DISCONNECTED ON ONE OCCASION. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT FORDS REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO DELAY OR REFUSE TO PAY THE ENGINE CLAIM. I HAVE NUMEROUS ITEMS TO ATTACH, HOWEVER YOUR SITE WILL NOT ALLOW. PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I CAN SEND THE REST OF MY DOCUMENTATION. I WAS ABLE TO ATTACHTHE MECHANICS REPORT AND OUR REWARD LETTER.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FORD F-59
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FORD F-59 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FORD F-59
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 FORD F-59. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-0059 — TRAILER HITCHES
Some 2011-2015 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 5/29/2015 may experience hazard lighting, turn signal operation or trailer tow (TT) lighting that is not functioning properly. Vehicle vibrations may internally damage the relays that control the lighting circuits.
SB45296 — EQUIPMENT
FORD: MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC CODES: SUPER DUTY AND ECOLINE EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINES HAVING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATE AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE *CN
TSB160059 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hazard/Turn signal/Trailer tow lighting - Built on or before 05/29/2015
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FORD F-59
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-59
- 2009 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-59 (current)
- 2015 FORD F-59 — 1 complaint
- 2016 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2019 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
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