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2011 Ford F-53 problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Ford F-53 is wheels. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical F-53 model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
21
Worst area
Wheels

The worst 2011 Ford F-53 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Wheels
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Wheels
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported February 2, 2012 · 13,239 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through october 25, 2011. The ‘prndl’ cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the ‘prndl’ display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
Risk
An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the ‘prndl’ cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Recall number 12V035000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Ford F-53 21

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 21 bulletins for the 2011 Ford F-53

What 2011 Ford F-53 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Wheels · 23,774 miles · WY

Tire blowout inside dual while driving northbound on I 15 south of butte montana same make and brand for complaints 10937260/10937257 see docs attached

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Wheels · 21,181 miles · WY

Tire blowout left front driving on hwy 60 east of springfield mo

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Tires, Wheels · 8,228 miles · WY

Left front tire inside wall blowout while driving on interstate 70 east of vail colorado.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-53. While driving approximately 50 to 55 MPH, the ABS indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The ABS sensors were defective and needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the repair part. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Transmission · FL · fire

Violations of recall laws! 49usc30120, 49usc30112, and 30118. North trail rv in fort lauderdale florida sold me a "new" 2011 fleetwood bounder classic 30t with open recalls, date of purchase 10/11/2013. According to ford, they notified fleetwood of the recall 12s27, the federal safety agency 12v035000 in feb 2012, fleetwood ignored the "stop sale order" and all letters from ford, to remedy the recall. In april 2015 for again sent a reminder letter to comply to fleetwood and at this time we had already purchased the motorhome, fleetwood again discarded the remainder to comply letter from ford as they never forwarded the letter to us. Now, we have a motorhome with (3) open recalls dating back to 2011 & 2012, clearly before we purchased the unit in violation of 49usc30120(I)1, we just learned of all the recalls violations with this unit troubleshooting an electrical fire that was as a result of recall #110728frv, 11v399000. The manufacturer, fleetwood never notified the dealer that had the rv in their lot of all 3 recalls. That fire could have killed my family and other around us as this motorhome carries 80 gallons of gasoline and 20 gallons of lp gas. Clearly fleetwood should be held responsible for all the hundreds of unsafe rvs on the road putting families and other drivers on the road in great danger, due to their conduct. We were sold a ticking bomb as this rv has 2 open fire hazards recalls 110520frv the federal safety agency 11v298000, and 110728frv the federal safety agency 11v399000 and 1 mechanical/crash hazard recall 12s27 agency12v035000. When I called fleetwood and north trail rv to inquire about the open recalls, they acknowledge they have absolutely no records of the repairs of all 3 recalls. This is business as usual for these guys! Rvs are more than just a mode of transportation, people live in these units increasing the potential for serious bodily injuries and/or death as a result of the 3 open recalls.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Electrical · PA

Smelled hot or burning plastic and discovered burned electrical transfer switch.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Transmission · OK

2011 ford motorhome chassis. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice 12s27 concerning a motor defect *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the part had to be ordered. Two weeks went by, with no word from the dealer. When the consumer called them, he was then informed the part was on back order and there was no estimated time of arrival. After two months of not hearing from the dealer, the consumer visited them where he was informed there were 100 parts in another state, which should arrive by monday may 21, 2012. The dealer never called the consumer. The consumer was then instructed to visit another dealer. That dealer informed the consumer, that since the part had already been ordered at the previous dealer, the work would have to be performed there. As of july 23, 2012, the dealer has not called the consumer.

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Is the 2011 Ford F-53 reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 Ford F-53, 1.2 times a typical F-53 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Ford F-53?

Wheels, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-53 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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