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2013 Ford F53 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford F53.

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recalls
8
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Ford F53 recalls

Steering

NHTSA campaign 12V422000 · reported August 29, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 31 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012 through July 13, 2012. Theses vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners. Steering gear adapter plate fasteners could lead to torque loss in the steering gear attachment, potentionally leading to loosening and subsequent separation of the stearing gear over time.
The risk
Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall was completed on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 11, 2022 · Service brakes

Brakelines are rusted and I am afraid they will rust through and cause brake failure. Looked at a 2017 model and the brakelines look to be coated to prevent this from happening.

Jun 12, 2018 · Service brakes · 300 miles

HEADLIGHTS WILL ONLY ILLUMINATE THE HIGHWAY A SHORT DISTANCE AHEAD (50-60 FT) OF THE VEHICLE. CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT. ALSO, THE BRAKES TO NOT SEEM TO BE ADEQUATE. CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE.

May 31, 2018 · Visibility · 35,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FIBER GLASS WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOTOR HOME. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GLUE BETWEEN THE FIBER GLASS AND METAL WAS PEELING AND CAUSED THE SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…

Sep 5, 2017 · Suspension · 17,150 miles

MOTOR HOME WAS PURCHASED NEW IN MAY OF 2013. WHILE DRIVING THIS SUMMER I NOTICED MORE SWAY/ROLL THAN USUAL, SO I RESEARCHED 'FORD F53 CHASSIS- HANDLING ISSUES'. I FOUND THAT A LOT OF OWNERS REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH SOME OF THE BRACKETS ON THE REAR SWAY BARS. SOME HAD LOOSE OR MISSING BOLTS, LOOSE OR BENT OR MISSING…

Sep 3, 2017 · Suspension

THE REAR STABILIZER BAR (ALSO CALLED AN ANTI-SWAY BAR) BRACKET BOLTS CAME LOOSE. THE UNIT HAD UNDER 5,000 MILES ON IT. I TORQUED THE BOLTS AND THEY CAME LOOSE AGAIN AFTER ANOTHER FEW THOUSAND MILES. I WAS A CERTIFIED ASE TECHNICIAN AND ALSO AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR FOR 35 YEARS (RETIRED) AND EVENTUALLY FIXED THE…

F53 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 0100
2011 1701
2012 1100
2013 1800
2014 11721
2015 0700
2016 11500

All Ford F53 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Ford F53 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Ford F53, the most recent reported on August 29, 2012 (Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F53?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (3 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (2).
How many 2013 Ford F53 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 11, 2022.