2011 Ford F53 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Ford F53 has a Complaint Index of 56, ranking 8th worst out of 17 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. It had 7 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 fire report, with suspension and wheels/tires as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #8 of 17 F53 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2011 Ford F53 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Tires experienced sidewall blowouts on the inside dual position while driving on highways.
- The transmission selector arm assembly was flagged under recall, with some owners reporting long waits for replacement parts.
- ABS sensors failed and triggered the ABS warning light at highway speeds, with reported median mileage of 24,000 miles at the time of failure.
- Owners described delays getting recall repairs completed due to backordered parts.
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 shows the 2011 F53 has a Complaint Index of 56, ranking 8th worst among 17 model years, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other F53 years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2011 Ford F53?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires make up 43% of complaints for this model year, including reports of tire blowouts.
- Does the 2011 Ford F53 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 12V035000, covering replacement of the transmission selector arm assembly and PRNDL cable assembly.
- How does the 2011 F53 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 56, the 2011 F53 ranks worse than years like 2013 (38, Good) and 2017 (31, Good), but better than 2020 (100, Avoid) and 2014 (94, Avoid).