2014 Ford F-59 recalls and problems

The 2014 Ford F-59 has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2014 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 F-59 model years — 4th most.

2recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
76,000median 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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2 recalls

Service Brakes

Jul 2, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V405000 · 635 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Electrical System

Jul 2, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V401000 · 4,867 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A short circuit may result in a fire.

Remedy & notes

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. Note: Since the short may result in a fire whether the vehicle is being operated or not, owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside until they have received the recall remedy.

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

Engine1

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

2014 vs. other Ford F-59 years

2014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152020: 5 complaints202052021: 4 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Ford F-59 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Ford F-59, the latest from Jul 2, 2014 (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 2014 Ford F-59?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.