Most common 2014 Ford F-53 problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-53 complaints by model year
Best F-53 years: 2022. Years to avoid: 2014, 2020, 2016. Compare all years →
2014 Ford F-53 recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2014 Ford F-53:
Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
On November 23, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20021 to investigate allegations of inoperative Trimark THP 060-1650 door lock/latches originally equipped on model years (MY) 2015-2017 Class A and Class C motorhomes.ODI received forty-six Vehicle Owner's Questionnaires (VOQs) describing consumers being locked in or out of their vehicles.The door latch, containing a die-cast zinc plunger, was…
What 2014 Ford F-53 owners say
Body & structure
An almost new 2014 newmar bay star 3303 motorhome with a Ford v10 gasoline engine on a Ford chassis. My family and I were preparing to leave on our first big family outing in our new rv. At the last minute while loading the vehicle a gasoline odor was noticed. Upon vacating the vehicle, gasoline was seen dripping from the hot exhaust pipes under the rv. The rv was shut off and towed to a Ford truck garage. Ford techs discovered gasoline under pressure was squirting onto the engine exhaust and within minutes of leaving on our vacation the gas fumes would have ignited and exploded. The fire would now have be fueled by gas from a melted high pressure plastic gasoline line. Then, as a rv with the engine located between the front seats, the fire and explosion would have prevented anyone from exiting through the door. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford f-53. While the motor coach was parked, two of the slides, awnings, stairs, and the driver side power seats failed to activate without warning. The failures recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The awning and stairs were replaced. The driver side power seat and slides were repaired; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failures were unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and asked the contact to run a hot wire from the battery to the slide controller. The slides became operable. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 09/01/2015 the consumer stated the electrical system failures are installed by thor motor coach co. Not Ford. The failure wass broken hot wiring within the coach body. …
Suspension
Headlights are not strong enough to light up the road. Have to use high beam at night. Leg lights like these just disappear out in the dark, is not beamed at all. Cannot see the road, period. Contacted fr but they don't recognize this problem or take any responsibility. Light fixture are also loose and hard to tighten back up. The Ford f53 chassis is a 2014 make. Suspension is really bad in the front. 3 times replaced bearings and spindle. On warranty but there is really not enough suspension and it makes the front vibrate. So much so that the overhead bed has fallen down several times and has to be supported by a wooden brace. Dashboard vibrate as well. This is all happening while driving. Bad roads makes it worse.
Found the right rear lower sway bar mount bolt missing and the mount bent upward, causing the sway bar to become ineffective and the body leaning 3" lower on the right side than the left side. Handling was also affected drastically, almost causing loss of control similar to a flat tire.
Wheels & tires
Passenger side front wheel bearing failure at 1800 miles while merging onto i65 at 60mph in a straight line on i65 near the indiana / kentucky border. This occurred on 03april2016. Damage required new wheel bearing, spindle, king pin, brake pads, hub assembly and rotor. Delivered to andy mohr truck center in indianapolis where it was repaired under warranty.
Driver side wheel bearing failure at 1549 miles while driving 60mph in a straight line on i65 near the tennessee / alabama border. This occurred on 27march2016. Damaged the spindle, hub, brake pads, caps. Towed to mid-tenn Ford in nashville where it was repaired under warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Ford F-53 a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 F-53 rates use caution: 2.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-53 at the same age. It is one of the F-53 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Ford F-53?
The body & structure — 7 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the suspension (3) and wheels & tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford F-53 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2014 Ford F-53, the most recent from July 2, 2014 (caliper). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-53?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2020 and 2016. See the full Ford F-53 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-53 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 8,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.