2017 Ford F-53 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Visibility (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2017-11-29 · campaign 17V768000 · 390 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.
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>
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-06-08 · SAN-Vol1 I1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the service awareness newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a tsb, ssm, gsb, or other electronic communication. this article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-09-20 · Vehicle Speed Control“2017 ford f-53 and 2018 fleetwood bounder. consumer writes in regards to acceleration issues. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure.*js…”
2019-08-27 · Power Train · 6,473 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) ford f53. the contact stated that the chassis gear shift cable failed. the contact took the vehicle to crown ford (2056 swaine street, fayetteville, nc 28303, (910)-867-0299) for routine oil maintenance. when the dealer attempted to move the vehicle into the service bay, the engine failed to start. the dealer found …”
2019-05-17 · Structure · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-53. the contact stated that the front windshield shades failed to retract back. as a result, the contact was unable to see out of the front windshield. general rv center (13150 sw 16th ave, ocala, fl 34473, (352) 653-1900) repaired the shade motor, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired a second t…”
2018-10-09 · Visibility“2017 ford super duty drw f53. consumer letter regarding motorized windshield shade on rv. *as the consumer stated on several occasions the windshield shade would not rise or lower. the shade would drop down while driving. the dealer was notified and the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. *js…”
2018-03-19 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-53. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v768000 (service brakes); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over two months ago. the dealer (le…”
2018-01-22 · Wheels · 3,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f53 (thor hurricane motor coach) (na). while driving various speeds, the vehicle swayed all across the road and the contact could not control the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the wheels and tires were the incorrect size for the manufacturer of the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 17v634000 (equipm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.