2014 Ford F-53 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-53 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-53. That ranks 2nd out of 27 F-53 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 41%), typically at around 4,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ford F-53 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 41% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 18% | 6,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 18% | 1,675 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 12% | 7,200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 12% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 12% | 22,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 2,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 2,900 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 14,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ford F-53 recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-53 motorhome chassis and F-59 commercial chassis manufactured February 14, 2014, to March 7, 2014. The affected chassis may have incorrectly machined brake calipers that may leak brake fluid.
Risk: Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S14.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures (PE20021) — opened Nov 23, 2020, closed Dec 13, 2024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD F53 THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INCREASED TO HIGH SPEED BUT, SEIZED IN THE UPWARD POSITION AND THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A UNKNOWN OBJECT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR FIRE DUE TO THE CRASH. A POLICE…
Wipers travel too far and catch on drivers mirror (drivers side) and on passengers side, off of the windshield below the rubber gasket and hangs on gasket. While in use, i must either stop, or turn the wipers off after one sweep. I called thor owners helpline several times with no help. I called…
The entry door does not lock and multiple times has opened while driving. There is a recall on later model years, but this model year was not included. Why?? This is a serious safety issue and certainly one that exists in prior years. *tt *tr
Entry door pops open in motion *tt *tr
2014 ford f-53. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front wheel bearing repair problems. *smd *cn
Other Ford F-53 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-53 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 F-53 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 F-53 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 F-53 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 F-53 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 F-53 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 F-53 | 33 | 2 |
| 2019 F-53 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 F-53 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 F-53 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 F-53 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 F-53 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 F-53 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 F-53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 F-53 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 F-53 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 F-53 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 F-53 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 F-53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 F-53 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 F-53 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 F-53 | 15 | 2 |
| 1998 F-53 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-53 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-53 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 F-53 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-53?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford F-53?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ford F-53 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-53 model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.