FORD F53
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
FORD F53 Reliability Overview
The FORD F53 has been produced from 1989 to 2021. Over 33 model years, NHTSA has received 89 complaints and issued 15 recall campaigns for this model.
33
Model Years
89
Complaints
15
Recalls
1989–2021
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2021 FORD F53
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2020 FORD F53
Complaints: 30
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2019 FORD F53
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2018 FORD F53
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: structurebody
2003 FORD F53
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2002 FORD F53
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
2001 FORD F53
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-traindrivelinedriveshaft
2000 FORD F53
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1999 FORD F53
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1998 FORD F53
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionrear
1994 FORD F53
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1993 FORD F53
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1992 FORD F53
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: tires
1991 FORD F53
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
1990 FORD F53
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-components
1989 FORD F53
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2020 | 30 | 1 | N/A | suspension |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | N/A | steering |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | N/A | structurebody |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | N/A | engine |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | N/A | power-traindrivelinedriveshaft |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1999 | 18 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | N/A | suspensionrear |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 | N/A | tires |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-components |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |