2014 Ford F-53 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (6) · Wheels (3) · Suspension (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V405000 · 635 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-53 motorhome chassis and F-59 commercial chassis manufactured February 14, 2014, to March 7, 2014. The affected chassis may have incorrectly machined brake calipers that may leak brake fluid.
Risk: Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S14.
Service bulletins (26)
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
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
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:manual Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-10 · SSM 51854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts > diagn
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-08 · SSM 51849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts> oasis>
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-26 · Visibility/Wiper · 29,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford f53 the contact stated that while driving 55 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers were increased to high speed but, seized in the upward position and the contact crashed the vehicle into a unknown object. there were no injuries or fire due to the crash. a police report was not filed. the air bags did not dep…”
2019-03-11 · Visibility/Wiper · 15,500 mi“wipers travel too far and catch on drivers mirror (drivers side) and on passengers side, off of the windshield below the rubber gasket and hangs on gasket. while in use, i must either stop, or turn the wipers off after one sweep. i called thor owners helpline several times with no help. i called again today (3/11/2019) and talked to kirk. again…”
2018-08-06 · Structure:body · 10,000 mi“the entry door does not lock and multiple times has opened while driving. there is a recall on later model years, but this model year was not included. why?? this is a serious safety issue and certainly one that exists in prior years. *tt *tr…”
2018-05-02 · Structure:body · 16,000 mi“entry door pops open in motion *tt *tr…”
2018-04-12 · Wheels“2014 ford f-53. consumer writes in regards to vehicle front wheel bearing repair problems. *smd *cn…”
2018-03-28 · Structure:body · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-53. the contact stated that the deadbolt lock on the entry door would lock independently. the occupants were unable to enter or exit the vehicle. the contact also stated that the electric steps opened independently without warning while the vehicle was in motion, the vehicle was taken to camping world of sacrament…”
2018-03-21 · Exterior Lighting · 8,000 mi“inadequate light from headlight very unsafe to drive at night ! barely see 5 ft in front at night…”
2016-08-22 · Suspension · 6,400 mi“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 chassi…”
2016-07-18 · Unknown Or Other · 14,500 mi“thor ace motor home is equipped with an onan generator and generator overheats while driving. generator necessary to run air conditioner to cool interior of rv during in warmer months. generator works fine when not traveling down highway, but cuts off due to overheating within minutes of driving in hotter weather. without cooling interior of mot…”
2016-07-15 · Suspension · 12,400 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.