NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2015 Ford F-53, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD F-53.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 28.6% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 14.3% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 14.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 14.3% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 14.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 14.3% |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | 14.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 3 | 42.9% | 0.87 |
| visibility or lighting | 3 | 42.9% | 0.99 |
| structural or corrosion | 1 | 14.3% | 0.59 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 4 | 57.1% | 0.72 |
| low | 2 | 28.6% | 0.64 |
| high | 1 | 14.3% | 0.92 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 7 tagged complaints of 7 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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29 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| keyless entry keypad | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Date: 2026-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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
Date: 2024-10-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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.
Date: 2024-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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,
Date: 2023-08-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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
Date: 2023-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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>
Date: 2023-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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
Date: 2022-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Some 2014-2021 F53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis may exhibit a pinion seal leak. A new part number is available to to resolve this concern, MU9Z-4676-A. For claiming, use causal part number 4676 and applicable labor times in Section 04 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-BA are available
Date: 2019-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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
Date: 2019-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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>
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| F-53 | 7 |
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