2014 Ford F-53: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
7,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Structure:Body: 6; Suspension: 3; Wheels: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 7; 2018: 5; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10651911 · 2014-11-02 (November 2, 2014)
UPPER MOUNTING BOLT ON FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) SHOCK ABSORBER WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651911 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10712949 · 2015-04-26 (April 26, 2015)
TRAVELING ON I-10 WHEN TRUCKS PASSED ME, I WOULD A LOT OF TIMES BE PUSHED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ALSO ON CURVES STILL UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT IT WOULD SEEM LIKE THE FRONT END WAS FLOATING OR LOOSE STEERING. ALL THIS WAS TRAVELING ANY WHERE FROM 55 TO 65 MPH. GOING ON STRAIGHT AWAYS WITH NO TRUCKS PASSING IT DROVE FINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10712949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10731445 · 2015-07-01 (July 1, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-53. WHILE THE MOTOR COACH WAS PARKED, TWO OF THE SLIDES, AWNINGS, STAIRS, AND THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEATS FAILED TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE AWNING AND STAIRS WERE REPLACED. THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT AND SLIDES WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES WERE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10731445 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10838239 · 2018-04-12 (April 12, 2018)
2014 FORD F-53. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPAIR PROBLEMS. *SMD *CN
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10838239 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10871736 · 2016-06-01 (June 1, 2016)
DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 1549 MILES WHILE DRIVING 60MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON I65 NEAR THE TENNESSEE / ALABAMA BORDER. THIS OCCURRED ON 27MARCH2016. DAMAGED THE SPINDLE, HUB, BRAKE PADS, CAPS. TOWED TO MID-TENN FORD IN NASHVILLE WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,549 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10871737 · 2016-06-01 (June 1, 2016)
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 1800 MILES WHILE MERGING ONTO I65 AT 60MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON I65 NEAR THE INDIANA / KENTUCKY BORDER. THIS OCCURRED ON 03APRIL2016. DAMAGE REQUIRED NEW WHEEL BEARING, SPINDLE, KING PIN, BRAKE PADS, HUB ASSEMBLY AND ROTOR. DELIVERED TO ANDY MOHR TRUCK CENTER IN INDIANAPOLIS WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10883034 · 2016-07-06 (July 6, 2016)
THIS VEHICLE IS AN RV. THE LATCH TO THE ONLY REGULAR EXIT DOOR IS ATTACHED BY A VERY SMALL PIECE OF CAST METAL. THE SPRING IS QUITE STRONG AND WHILE OPENING THE EXIT DOOR, THE HANDLE BROKE OFF. THIS MADE EXIT FROM THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE. THE ONLY EXIT WAS OUT THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME AND I AM FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO CLIMB THROUGH THE WINDOW, SO THIS WAS NOT A HUGE ISSUE. HAD THERE BEEN AN ISSUE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, A WINDOW WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE SMASHED TO EXIT.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10883034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884460 · 2016-07-13 (July 13, 2016)
AN ALMOST NEW 2014 NEWMAR BAY STAR 3303 MOTORHOME WITH A FORD V10 GASOLINE ENGINE ON A FORD CHASSIS. MY FAMILY AND I WERE PREPARING TO LEAVE ON OUR FIRST BIG FAMILY OUTING IN OUR NEW RV. AT THE LAST MINUTE WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE A GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED. UPON VACATING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WAS SEEN DRIPPING FROM THE HOT EXHAUST PIPES UNDER THE RV. THE RV WAS SHUT OFF AND TOWED TO A FORD TRUCK GARAGE. FORD TECHS DISCOVERED GASOLINE UNDER PRESSURE WAS SQUIRTING ONTO THE ENGINE EXHAUST AND WITHIN MINUTES OF LEAVING ON OUR VACATION THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884460 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V405000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 2014-07-02 (July 2, 2014)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-53 motorhome chassis and F-59 commercial chassis manufactured February 14, 2014, to March 7, 2014. The affected chassis may have incorrectly machined brake calipers that may leak brake fluid.
Consequence: Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S14.
NHTSA campaign record ↗