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Ford F-53Model year report

2021 Ford F-53 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,490miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Ford F-53 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2021 Ford F-53. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,490 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 41 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 9 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.

Example complaints

Suspension: “My Motorhome is on a f-53 chassis and i am getting the Advanctrac Warrning that Advance trac is disabled and the cruise control shuts down. The cruise control stopping and no advance trac is a big safety problem”

NHTSA complaint #11433731, filed 2021-09

Brakes: “I have a 2021 Ford F-53 Mobile home. The AdvanceTrac and Traction Control Warning Lights intermittently come on during normal driving conditions. This has occurred on multiple trips. Online Blogs show this problem is occurring on other people's automobiles. Ford does not have a RV Service center available to even diagnose this problem until late July. It is currently May. My only option is to let the new RV sit or drive it under these conditions which could be dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11466199, filed 2022-05

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he had not experienced any failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11467180, filed 2022-06, 2,000 miles

Equipment: “The contact owns a 2022 Tiffin 36 LA RV built on a 2021 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated while the RV was parked, the hydraulic slides opened independently to 4-6 inches. The contact closed the hydraulic slides; however, the failure reoccurred daily. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11459765, filed 2022-04, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,981 and 4,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,490 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202120226202320242025
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 2021 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. 41 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 41 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 2021 Ford F-53 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2021 Ford F-53 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Ford F-53 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2021 Ford F-53 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Ford F-53 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,490 miles and the middle half falls between 2,981 and 4,000 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 27, 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.