NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

325

Active records

Recalls

20

Active records

TSBs

167

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

4

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis

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Condition issue

135

Driver assistance issue

53

Operating state

36

Fluid issue

30

Braking behavior

29

Reporting mechanism

21

Thermal issue

20

Vibration/harshness

15

Engine behavior

13

Noise

10

Performance issue

10

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

10

Steering behavior

9

Access/entry issue

8

Ride/handling behavior

8

Electrical issue

7

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Lighting behavior

6

Recent change

3

Safety restraint issue

3

Safety restraint behavior

2

Smell

2

HVAC behavior

1

Starting behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD F-53

Filed Mar 7, 2026


Manufacturer Recall Number21S17 NHTSA Recall Number21V202 AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF REAR AXLE LUBRICANT. In February 2026 Ford Dealer stated that parts for this recall are on a nationwide backorder. The Ford Dealer was Ken Grody Ford Commercial Truck Center, located in Fullerton, CA. This recall was issued in 2021…How is it possible that parts are still not available?!?!?! This vehicle is a motorhome that we travel in for work and do not have an alternative. Please help with a remedy.…

2020 FORD F-53

Filed Feb 4, 2026


The Ford dealer performed the Recall 21/v202 and the ABS light stays on.

2016 FORD F-53

Filed Nov 7, 2025


The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-53. The contact stated that upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the chassis body had several fractured welds, and the brackets were missing. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brackets holding the chassis body of the frame were fractured. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

2023 FORD F-53

Filed Aug 25, 2025


The instrument cluster failed to operate

2019 FORD F-53

Filed Jul 21, 2025


The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while checking the coolant, the contact became aware that there were several mounting brackets used to secure the hood were missing from the engine compartment. The contact used tape to secure the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V826000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.…

2020 FORD F-53

Filed Apr 24, 2025


The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21E047000 (STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the windows of the RV detached. There were no warning lights…

2021 FORD F-53

Filed Mar 25, 2025


The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the chassis was lowered down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact looked underneath the trailer and noticed that the chassis had lowered down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer declined to diagnose the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made…

2020 FORD F-53

Filed Feb 3, 2025


The contact owns a 2021 Fleetwood Flair built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V607000 (Structure); and was informed by the dealer advised that the RV needed to be inspected to check for the affected cabinet and then to report to the manufacturer for approval before the recall repair could be completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had created an unreasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…

2024 FORD F-53

Filed Jan 27, 2025


The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2024 FORD F-53

Filed Jan 23, 2025


The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact stated that there was a stop…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.