Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Ford F53 peaked in 2023, with 3 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
2021 Ford F53
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 11, 2022 to Dec 18, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year113k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2021 other
Severity index0.02021 others average 7.1
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 2021 Ford F53 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 2021 Ford F53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-731 | Sep 30, 2022 | Rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle | Suspension | 13,455 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Ford F53
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.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 18, 2023Failure Jul 5, 20222,981 milesAmston, CTService brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the electronic braking system independently engaged, causing all the rear tires to shake without warning. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the highway with white-colored smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact called for assistance, but the contact was instructed to drive the vehicle in 20-minute increments until he arrived at a service center. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic brake had overheated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle would not be covered under warranty. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket by the contact. The failure mileage was 2,981.
NHTSA complaint 11560664 - Filed Aug 28, 2023Failure Aug 28, 2023Jacksonville, FLSuspension
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that an appointment to repair the vehicle was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there was no appointment yet available to repair the vehicle under recall. 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. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint 11541138 - Filed Jun 28, 2023Failure Sep 21, 2021Saint Augustine, FLInstrument cluster/panel, Switch
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated that the automatic headlight switch failed to turn on. The contact was unable to view the instrument cluster. The contact had to utilize the windshield wipers for the automatic headlights to operate as needed. The contact covered the electric eye while activating the headlights. The contact called and notified an unknown local dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint 11529386 - Filed Jun 2, 2022Failure Jan 2, 20222,000 milesCarroll, IAElectrical system
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he had not experienced any failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
NHTSA complaint 11467180 - Filed Feb 11, 2022Failure Jan 6, 2022Fort Mill, SCService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Steering
Advance Trac Light comes on. Loosing CC/Sway/Hill Hold
NHTSA complaint 11451467
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SAN-Vol1 I1 Jun 8, 2023 · 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 othe… - SSM 50974 Jul 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the software in the …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.