Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 Ford F-53 peaked in 2025, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2024 Ford F-53
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 10, 2025 to Jan 27, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1761 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 2024 other
Severity index0.02024 others average 11.8
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2024 Ford F-53 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2024 Ford F-53
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-725 | Sep 27, 2024 | Instrument panel cluster may not properly display the transmission gear position indicator | Electrical system | 761 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 Ford F-53
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 27, 2025Failure Jan 27, 2025Henderson, NVElectrical system
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.
NHTSA complaint 11638791 - Filed Jan 23, 2025Failure Jan 23, 2025Sumter, SCElectrical system
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 delivery since parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be available until the recall had been resolved. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11638051 - Filed Jan 22, 2025Failure Jan 22, 2025Encinitas, CAElectrical system
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 contact had not yet taken possession of the chassis. The local dealer was not 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.
NHTSA complaint 11637756 - Filed Jan 10, 2025Failure Jan 10, 2025Dallas, TXElectrical system
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11635309
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SSM 54976 Jul 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2024-2026 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6R140 transmission may be limited to 5th gear and reverse gear only. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to pa… - TSB 26-2256 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to LC3Z-6781-A, remove the flex plate bolts AL3Z-6379-BA from the parts list as these bolts are in kit LC3Z-6781-A, update the claim quantity of the part num… - SSM 54899 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2024-2026 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6R140 transmission may be limited to 5th gear and reverse gear only. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to pa… - SSM 54678 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2025 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhib… - SSM 54515 Jan 22, 2026 · Other
2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2023-2025 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a Dana rear axle and built on or after 01-Jul-2022 may have orange/red RTV sealant used as the gasket on the differentia… - SSM 54363 Nov 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the be… - SSM 54338 Oct 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhib… - SSM 54269 Oct 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from t… - TSB 25-2322 Jul 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2200 to update the parts list to add the new camshaft and tappet service kit and add F-650/F-750. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. Customers… - TSB 25-2200 May 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. Customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire, or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic tro… - SSM 53453 Mar 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2020-2025 F53 Motorhome vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 20,500-26,000 lbs. are equipped with front jounce bumpers that are designed to make constant contact with the front suspension while the wheels are supporting the weight of the ve… - SSM 53040 Oct 10, 2024 · 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. … - SSM 52576 May 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2023-2025 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a Dana rear axle and built on or after 01-Nov-2022 may have orange/red RTV sealant used as the gasket on the differentia… - SSM 52455 Apr 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis or 2023-2025 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a gas engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with ignition system DTC(s) P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0357, P2303, P2306, P23…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.