2023 Ford F53 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 F53 years
The 2023 Ford F53 has a complaint index of 53, ranking 8th out of 16 model years. It has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2023 Ford F53 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (75%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Steering1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
What owners report
- Owners report difficulty getting the Smart Data Link Connector recall repair completed because replacement parts were unavailable.
- One owner described the instrument panel becoming completely inoperable while the vehicle was parked.
- A motorhome built on the 2023 F-53 chassis reportedly swerved across the roadway and was hard to keep driving straight at 1,204 miles.
- The same complaint noted a windshield leak that caused loud noise inside the cabin.
2023 Ford F53 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V510000Jul 21, 2023Electrical System5,558 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, resulting in an inoperative instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness connector, and inspect and replace the SDLC module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C24.
2023 compared with other F53 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford F53 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints and 1 recall for the 2023 F53, with a complaint index of 53, ranking 8th out of 16 model years. That places it in the middle of the pack for this model, based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2023 Ford F53 have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V510000 covers corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector that may interfere with the Controller Area Network. Some owners reported the repair part was unavailable for an extended period.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Ford F53?
- Electrical System complaints make up 75% of reports for this model year, tied largely to the Smart Data Link Connector recall.
- What year Ford F53 should I avoid?
- Among F53 years with an 'Avoid' verdict are 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2021, each with higher complaint indexes than the 2023 model's 53.