2013 Ford F-53 recalls and problems

The 2013 Ford F-53 has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2013 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 20 F-53 model years — 6th most.

1recalls
8complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
17,150median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Steering

Aug 29, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V422000 · 31 vehicles

Problem: 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 time.

Risk: Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Ford's recall campaign number is 12S38.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes3
Exterior Lighting2
Suspension2
Electrical System1
Structure1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015: 2 complaints20152017: 3 complaints201732018: 2 complaints20182022: 1 complaints20221

2013 vs. other Ford F-53 years

2000: 2 complaints20002001: 5 complaints2003: 2 complaints20032008: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102011: 7 complaints2012: 1 complaints20122013: 8 complaints2014: 17 complaints20142015: 7 complaints2016: 15 complaints20162017: 6 complaints2018: 11 complaints20182019: 6 complaints2020: 33 complaints2020332021: 13 complaints2022: 4 complaints20222023: 4 complaints2024: 4 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20251

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-53 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Ford F-53, the latest from Aug 29, 2012 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-53?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (3), exterior lighting (2), suspension (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.