2011 Ford F-53
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
3 of 7 total reports mention: wheels.
Power train
2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).
Show complaint excerpts
Violations of recall laws! 49USC30120, 49USC30112, and 30118. North trail rv in fort lauderdale Florida sold me a "New" 2011 fleetwood bounder classic 30T with open recalls, date of purchase 10/11/2013.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-28
2011 Ford motorhome chassis. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice 12S27 concerning a motor defect *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the part had to be ordered. Two weeks went by, with no word from the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-07
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: equipment adaptive/mobility.
Show complaint excerpts
Smelled hot or burning plastic and discovered burned electrical transfer switch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-03-02Power train12V035000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the âprndlâ cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2012. Owners may…
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford F-53 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V035000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Ford F-53 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-53?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-53 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.