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2014 Ford F-53Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford F-53, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-405 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints174 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ford F-53 has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure71
Suspension30
Wheels30
Latches/locks/linkages20
Exterior lighting20
Visibility/wiper21
Seats10
Electrical system10
Engine11
3 other systems32

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2014 Ford F-53 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

73%repaired · 2015 Q4

Disc: caliper

Recall 14V-405 · Jul 2, 2014 · 635 vehicles · 463 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other F-53 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-53 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ford F-53, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresPE20021 · closed Dec 13, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-53 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ENTRY DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AND MULTIPLE TIMES HAS OPENED WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS A RECALL ON LATER MODEL YEARS, BUT THIS MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. WHY?? THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND CERTAINLY ONE THAT EXISTS IN PRIOR YEARS. *TT *TR
Complaint 11118053 · Aug 6, 2018 · 10,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEADBOLT LOCK ON THE ENTRY DOOR WOULD LOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE OCCUPANTS WERE UNABLE TO ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC STEPS OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION,…
Complaint 11081911 · Mar 28, 2018 · 17,000 miles
AN ALMOST NEW 2014 NEWMAR BAY STAR 3303 MOTORHOME WITH A FORD V10 GASOLINE ENGINE ON A FORD CHASSIS. MY FAMILY AND I WERE PREPARING TO LEAVE ON OUR FIRST BIG FAMILY OUTING IN OUR NEW RV. AT THE LAST MINUTE WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE A GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED. UPON VACATING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE…
Complaint 10884460 · Jul 13, 2016 · 2,900 miles

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