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2021 Ford F-53 Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
2,981miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Ford F-53, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,981 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the electronic braking system independently engaged, causing all the rear tires to shake without warning. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the highway with white-colored smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact called for assistance, but the contact was instructed to drive the vehicle in 20-minute increments until he arrived at a service center. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic brake had overheated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11560664, filed 2023-12, 2,981 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021323%
2020721%
201819%
2017117%
2016213%
2013338%
2011114%
199917%
1995117%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford F-53

Suspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-53

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology