2017 Ford F-53 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the F-53 at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Ford F-53 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the F-53 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (1 complaint, typically around 4,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

6complaints
1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Ford F-53 problems

  • Wheels & tires~4,000 miles
    117%
  • Brakes
    117%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    117%
  • Body & structure~3,000 miles
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~6,000 miles
    117%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-53 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-53. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-53 years: 2022. Years to avoid: 2014, 2020, 2016. Compare all years →

2017 Ford F-53 recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA recall 17V-768 · Nov 29, 2017 · 390 vehicles

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…

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Ford F-53 a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 F-53 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the F-53 at the same age. 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 2017 Ford F-53?

The wheels & tires — 1 complaint, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-53 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2017 Ford F-53, the most recent from November 29, 2017 (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip). 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 2017 Ford F-53 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 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.