Does the 2017 Ford F53 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Ford F53, the most recent reported on November 29, 2017 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F53?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (1 complaints), followed by service brakes (1).

How many 2017 Ford F53 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Ford F53 recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F53.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2017 Ford F53 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA campaign 17V768000 · reported November 29, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · 390 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
The risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.

Most reported problems

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

Power train1
Service brakes1
Structure1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility1
Wheels1

What owners report

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

Sep 20, 2019 · Vehicle speed control
2017 FORD F-53 AND 2018 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCELERATION ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE.

Aug 27, 2019 · Power train · 6,473 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS GEAR SHIFT CABLE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CROWN FORD (2056 SWAINE STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303, [phone removed]) FOR ROUTINE OIL MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY, THE ENGINE…

May 17, 2019 · Structure · 3,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHADES FAILED TO RETRACT BACK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. GENERAL RV CENTER (13150 SW 16TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34473, [phone removed]) REPAIRED THE SHADE MOTOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE…

Oct 9, 2018 · Visibility
2017 FORD SUPER DUTY DRW F53. CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING MOTORIZED WINDSHIELD SHADE ON RV. THE CONSUMER STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD SHADE WOULD NOT RISE OR LOWER. THE SHADE WOULD DROP DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.

Mar 19, 2018 · Service brakes
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER…

F53 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	1	17	2	1
2015	0	7	0	0
2016	1	15	0	0
2017	1	6	0	0
2018	1	11	0	1
2019	0	6	0	0
2020	2	33	0	1

All Ford F53 years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Ford F53 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Ford F53, the most recent reported on November 29, 2017 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F53?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (1 complaints), followed by service brakes (1).
How many 2017 Ford F53 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 6 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 September 20, 2019.