2016 Ford F-53 recalls and problems

The 2016 Ford F-53 has 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 20 F-53 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
15complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
2,800median 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

Power Train

Sep 30, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V611000 · 1,477 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.

Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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

Power Train6
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Unknown or other2
Visibility2
Engine1
Seat Belts1

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

Complaints by year filed

2016: 10 complaints2016102017: 1 complaints20172018: 2 complaints20182022: 1 complaints20222025: 1 complaints20251

2016 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 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-53 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Ford F-53, the latest from Sep 30, 2015 (power train). 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 2016 Ford F-53?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (6), electrical system (2), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.