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Ford F-53Model year report

2014 Ford F-53 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,200miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Ford F-53 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2014 Ford F-53. The part named most often is body and structure, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and wheels (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,200 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “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 gas fumes would have ignited and exploded. …”

NHTSA complaint #10884460, filed 2016-07, 2,900 miles

Suspension: “Found the right rear lower sway bar mount bolt missing and the mount bent upward, causing the sway bar to become ineffective and the body leaning 3 lower on the right side than the left side. Handling was also affected drastically, almost causing loss of control similar to a flat tire.”

NHTSA complaint #10885152, filed 2016-07, 12,400 miles

Wheels: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10871737, filed 2016-06, 1,800 miles

Exterior lighting: “Headlights are not strong enough to light up the road. Have to use high beam at night. Leg lights like these just disappear out in the dark, is not beamed at all. Cannot see the road, period. Contacted fr but they don't recognize this problem or take any responsibility. Light fixture are also loose and hard to tighten back up. The Ford f53 chassis is a 2014 make. Suspension is really bad in the front. 3 times replaced bearings and spindle. On warranty but there is really not enough suspension and it makes the front vibrate. …”

NHTSA complaint #10897622, filed 2016-08, 6,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,900 and 14,500 miles.

56%0–1038%10–256%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201420152016720182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Ford F-53 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-53

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021133,4902———Not enough data
2020335,7502——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
201968,2500———Not enough data
2018113,3001———Not enough data
201763,5001———Not enough data
2016152,8001———Stable
2015711,5000———Not enough data
2014177,2001———Stable
2013817,1501———Not enough data
2011722,4781———Not enough data
20015—1———Not enough data
19991519,0002———Stable
1995640,0002———Not enough data

All Ford F-53 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Ford F-53 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2014 Ford F-53 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Ford F-53 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 2014 Ford F-53 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Ford F-53 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,200 miles and the middle half falls between 2,900 and 14,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.