2017 ford f-53 and 2018 fleetwood bounder. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration issues. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure.
The worst 2017 Ford F-53 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.
Recall number 17V768000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Ford F-53 29
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What 2017 Ford F-53 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) ford f53. The contact stated that the chassis gear shift cable failed. The contact took the vehicle to crown ford (2056 swaine street, fayetteville, nc 28303, (910)-867-0299) for routine oil maintenance. When the dealer attempted to move the vehicle into the service bay, the engine failed to start. The dealer found that the shifter cable was separated from the instrument panel retaining bracket. The dealer found that the gear was in park and the transmission was in reverse. The dealer repaired the chassis. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 6,473. *dt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-53. The contact stated that the front windshield shades failed to retract back. As a result, the contact was unable to see out of the front windshield. General rv center (13150 sw 16th ave, ocala, fl 34473, (352) 653-1900) repaired the shade motor, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
2017 ford super duty drw f53. Consumer letter regarding motorized windshield shade on rv. *as the consumer stated on several occasions the windshield shade would not rise or lower. The shade would drop down while driving. The dealer was notified and the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-53. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v768000 (service brakes); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over two months ago. The dealer (levittown ford service & parts center, 980 s broadway, hicksville, ny 11801) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f53 (thor hurricane motor coach) (na). While driving various speeds, the vehicle swayed all across the road and the contact could not control the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the wheels and tires were the incorrect size for the manufacturer of the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v634000 (equipment). Camping world in gulf breeze, florida was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,500.
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Questions about the 2017 Ford F-53
Is the 2017 Ford F-53 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Ford F-53, close to a typical F-53 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford F-53?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-53 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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