2016 Ford F-53
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
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I have a 2016ITASCA motorhome on a 2016 Ford F53 26000 pound chassis. The Ford powertrain is equipped with a tow/haul selector.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-09
I have a 2016 thor motorhome on a 2016 Ford F53 18000 pound chassis. The Ford powertrain is equipped with a tow/haul selector.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-02
Service brakes
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Purchased new in August, 2016. One month later we drove our new motorhome southwest into nm and az. At 2735 miles on the odometer in central nm we got two brake system warning lights while traveling west on i-40 at 65 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-18
Page 32 of the owner's manual states in part, "The tow haul feature: provides engine braking in all forward gears, which will slow your vehicle and assist you in controlling your vehicle when descending a grade." I have descended several 8 percent...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-13
Electrical system
2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
Structure
2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-53. The contact stated that upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the chassis body had several fractured welds, and the brackets were missing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-07
Visibility
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Ford F-53. While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the windshield wipers, but the failure recurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-11-12Power train15V611000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Ford F-53 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V611000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2016 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 2016 Ford F-53?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 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.