2013 Ford F-53 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Ford F-53, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Ford F-53
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012 through July 13, 2012. Theses vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners. Steering gear adapter plate fasteners could lead to torque loss in the steering gear attachment,…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall was completed on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Ford F-53 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,660 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brakelines are rusted and I am afraid they will rust through and cause brake failure. Looked at a 2017 model and the brakelines look to be coated to prevent this from happening.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 11, 2022 · Service brakes
“Headlights will only illuminate the highway a short distance ahead (50-60 ft) of the vehicle. Cannot drive at night. Also, the brakes to not seem to be adequate. *dt consumer sold the vehicle.*jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2018 · Service brakes
Compare Ford F-53 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-53 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Ford F-53 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 Ford F-53 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Ford F-53 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Ford F-53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Ford F-53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-53 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 Ford F-53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Ford F-53 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 Ford F-53 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 Ford F-53 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 Ford F-53 | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 Ford F-53 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 Ford F-53 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 Ford F-53 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Ford F-53 | 1 | 17 |
| 2021 Ford F-53 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 Ford F-53 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 Ford F-53 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 Ford F-53 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 Ford F-53 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Ford F-53 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 Ford F-53
How do I know if my 2013 Ford F-53 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Ford F-53; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V422000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.