2015 Ford F-53 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (2) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (29)
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 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-09-20 · Visibility/Wiper · 23,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated the windshield wipers on both sides of the vehicle were not functioning properly. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the windshield wipers had completely stopped working. the vehicle was taken to the dealer b…”
2024-01-11 · Engine · 29,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 bounder class a rv built on a 2015 ford f-53 chassis. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the engine made an abnormal ticking sound. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to continue driving. the rv was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. th…”
2018-07-24 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages“i bought this rv, 6 months ago and have put approximately 4,000 miles on it. the passenger side wiper arm fell below the window and caused the driver side not to function. i took it to the dealer and was told the recall had already been performed. i then contacted thor who informed me my rv was out of warranty. it would appear from the photos at…”
2017-09-26 · Structure:body · 18,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. the contact stated that the passenger door failed to open. the contact and her pets were locked inside the vehicle. the contact, an engineer, was able to take the lock apart as a temporary remedy to allow the passengers to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, diagnosed, or repaired. the m…”
2017-05-16 · Visibility/Wiper · 5,000 mi“ tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds while it was raining and had turn the windshield switch on, the passenger side wipers would get tangled with the driver side wipers and both would stayed down under the windshield failing to function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times w…”
2016-08-16 · Unknown Or Other · 4,000 mi“i was injured walking into the slide located on the right hand passenger side over the rear pass through storage area.because of this location/design the back slider is 57 inches from the ground .the plastic molding of this particular corner had separated from the vehicle resulting in the exposure of sharp sheet metal edge being exposed.two of the…”
2016-04-29 · Suspension · 5,000 mi“bolt holding upper part of rear driver side sway bar bracket missing. same bolt on passenger side loose. bracket on driver side bent and out of position. bushing walked up bar and in contact with spring seat bolt.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.