2017 Ford F-53
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford F53 (Thor hurricane motor coach) (Na). While driving various speeds, the vehicle swayed all across the road and the contact could not control the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22
Visibility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.
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2017 Ford super duty drw F53. Consumer letter regarding motorized windshield shade on rv. *as the consumer stated on several occasions the windshield shade would not rise or lower. The shade would drop down while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-09
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.
Service brakes
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V768000 (Service brakes); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-19
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-01-24Service brakes, hydraulic17V768000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS).
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford F-53 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V768000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2017 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 2017 Ford F-53?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 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.