2011 Ford F53 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 F53 years
The 2011 Ford F53 has a complaint index of 47 and ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 fire, with suspension and transmission issues the main concerns.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2011 Ford F53 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (43%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
What owners report
- Owners report tire blowouts on the inside dual and front tires while driving on highways, in one case near mileage around 23,774 and another around 8,228 miles.
- A recalled transmission selector arm and PRNDL cable assembly caused delays when owners waited weeks or months for replacement parts to arrive.
- The ABS indicator illuminated at highway speed near 50 to 55 mph due to defective ABS sensors, with a median mileage of 24,000 for brake-related failures.
- Repair delays were a recurring theme, with owners describing parts on back order for extended periods after recall or brake sensor failures.
2011 Ford F53 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V035000Feb 2, 2012Transmission & Powertrain13,239 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through october 25, 2011. The âprndlâ cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the âprndlâ display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
Risk: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the âprndlâ cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
2011 compared with other F53 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Ford F53 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 F53 a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th worst among 16 model years tracked, which earns it a Good verdict relative to other F53 years.
- Does the 2011 Ford F53 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 12V035000) covering the transmission selector arm assembly and PRNDL cable assembly on certain 2011 F53 and F59 chassis vehicles.
- What is the top problem area for the 2011 Ford F53?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 43% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 21,181.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F53?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2011 Ford F53, including 1 fire report and 0 crashes.
- How does the 2011 F53 compare to other years like 2020?
- The 2011 F53 has a complaint index of 47, much lower than the 2020 F53's index of 100, which carries an Avoid verdict.