2015 Ford F-53 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 20, 2024 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other F-53 years
Not enough data 8th of 27 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-53. That ranks 8th out of 27 F-53 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Ford F-53 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility/wiper2 · ~14,000 mi
Engine1 · ~29,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~18,000 mi
Structure1 · ~18,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~5,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~4,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility/wiper229%14,000——
Engine114%29,000——
Latches/locks/linkages114%18,000——
Structure114%18,000——
Suspension114%5,000——
Unknown or Other114%4,000——
Visibility114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 2 complaints
2016: 2201622017: 2201722018: 1201812024: 220242

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Ford F-53 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Ford F-53.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated the windshield wipers on both sides of the vehicle were not functioning properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the windshield wipers had completely…

Visibility/wiper · received Sep 20, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11615599

The contact owns a 2015 Bounder Class A RV built on a 2015 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine made an abnormal ticking sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The RV was taken to the dealer, where it was…

Engine · received Jan 11, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11564878

I bought this rv, 6 months ago and have put approximately 4,000 miles on it. The passenger side wiper arm fell below the window and caused the driver side not to function. I took it to the dealer and was told the recall had already been performed. I then contacted thor who informed me my rv was out…

Visibility · received Jul 24, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11113769

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. The contact stated that the passenger door failed to open. The contact and her pets were locked inside the vehicle. The contact, an engineer, was able to take the lock apart as a temporary remedy to allow the passengers to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not…

Structure · received Sep 26, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11029983

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-53. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds while it was raining and had turn the windshield switch on, the passenger side wipers would get tangled with the driver side wipers and both would stayed down under the windshield failing to function. The…

Visibility/wiper · received May 16, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10986077

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-53?

Owners most often report visibility/wiper, engine, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford F-53?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.