2013 Ford F-53 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 575miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ford F-53, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 575 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11101328, filed 2018-06, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2014 winnebago itasca sunstar rv equipped with a 2013 Ford f-53 sd chassis. While driving down an incline at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle failed to slow down. The tow haul control button was activated and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle continued in operation. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers for diagnostic testing, but the mechanics were unable to duplicate or locate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 850. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721785, filed 2015-05, 850 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11493183, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 10044945Jun 1, 2012Ford: due to instrument cluster (ic) not being installed at time of assembly process, commercial chassis four channel antilock brake system (abs) module will have diagnostic…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-53
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-53
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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