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2014 Ford F-53 recalls & problems

The 2014 Ford F-53 has 1 safety recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints17filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 2, 2014

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 14V405000635 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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
StructureBody71124,000 mi
Suspension30006,400 mi
Wheels3000—
Exterior lighting2000—
Latches/locks/linkages2000—
Visibility/wiper2100—
Steering1000—
Electrical system1000—
Seats1000—
Engine1112—
Fuel/propulsion system1112—
Unknown or other1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations