2017 Ford F-53 recalls and problems

The 2017 Ford F-53 has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 20 F-53 model years — 9th most.

1recalls
6complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
3,500median 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

Service Brakes

Nov 29, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V768000 · 390 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.

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 Train1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility1
Wheels1

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

2017 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 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Ford F-53 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Ford F-53, the latest from Nov 29, 2017 (service brakes). 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 2017 Ford F-53?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (1), service brakes (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.