2011 Ford F-53 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (3) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2012-02-02 · campaign 12V035000 · 13,239 vehicles
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH JULY 1, 2011 AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. THE PRNDL CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL RE
Risk: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE PRNDL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Power Train 2019-05-10 · SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with motorcraft multi-purpose grease spray xl-5-a even if grease was not applied from the factory. also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the eng
Equipment 2018-06-01 · SSM 47331 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, rep
Equipment 2018-03-30 · SSM 47201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. only approved genuine ford accessories or origin
Equipment:electrical 2018-01-10 · SSM 47009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts and service - parts product line information - keys/entry dev
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-12-23 · Wheels · 21,181 mi“tire blowout left front driving on hwy 60 east of springfield mo …”
2016-12-23 · Wheels · 23,774 mi“tire blowout inside dual while driving northbound on i 15 south of butte montana same make and brand for complaints 10937260/10937257 see docs attached …”
2016-12-23 · Wheels · 8,228 mi“left front tire inside wall blowout while driving on interstate 70 east of vail colorado. *tr…”
2016-09-30 · Service Brakes · 24,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-53. while driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the abs indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the abs sensors were defective and needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of t…”
2016-09-28 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“violations of recall laws! 49usc30120, 49usc30112, and 30118. north trail rv in fort lauderdale florida sold me a "new" 2011 fleetwood bounder classic 30t with open recalls, date of purchase 10/11/2013. according to ford, they notified fleetwood of the recall 12s27, nhtsa 12v035000 in feb 2012, fleetwood ignored the "stop sale order" and all letter…”
2014-07-14 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility“smelled hot or burning plastic and discovered burned electrical transfer switch. *tr…”
2012-08-07 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl)“2011 ford motorhome chassis. consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice 12s27 concerning a motor defect *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the part had to be ordered. two weeks went by, with no word from the dealer. when the consumer called them, he was then informed the part was on back order and there was no estimated time of arriva…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.