The 2016 Ford F-53 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,477 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN15V6110002015-09-301,477 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
Consequence
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ENGINE
1
SEAT BELTS
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1
Total complaints18
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2016 ford f-53. The contact stated that upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the chassis body had several fractured welds, and the brackets were missing. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brackets…”
“The contact owns a 2016 fleetwood flair rv built on a 2016 ford f53 chassis. The contact stated that the dealer had repaired the seat belt bolts upon purchasing the rv; however, while her husband was driving approximately 55-65 mph in the mountains with her in the front passenger’s side seat,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-53. While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the windshield wipers, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to thor motor coach (701 county road 15, elkhart, in…”
“Electrical transfer switch buzzes after one to two hours of plugging in. Louder after more hours. Hydraulic jack pump replaced twice in first year and needs repair or replace again after 13 months.”
“Electrical transfer switch buzzes after one to two hours of plugging in. Louder after more hours. Hydraulic jack pump replaced twice in first year and needs repair or replace again after 13 months.”
“Purchased new in august, 2016. One month later we drove our new motorhome southwest into nm and az. At 2735 miles on the odometer in central nm we got two brake system warning lights while traveling west on I-40 at 65 mph. We stopped to inspect system. Front brake rotors were extremely hot! Front…”
“Atwood heater cover vents facing inward causing water to short circuits. Could cause fire and burn rv. Windshield wiper system arms fell apart while in use renderi g system inoperative. Thor motorcoach will not send parts and these are known defects to them. Have submitted pictures and ignored.”
“Atwood heater cover vents facing inward causing water to short circuits. Could cause fire and burn rv. Windshield wiper system arms fell apart while in use renderi g system inoperative. Thor motorcoach will not send parts and these are known defects to them. Have submitted pictures and ignored.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Ford F-53 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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