2011 Ford F-53
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2011 Ford F-53. Newest first.
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 prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly…
Risk and remedy
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 prndl 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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels
Tire blowout inside dual while driving northbound on I 15 south of butte montana same make and brand for complaints 10937260/10937257 see docs attached
- Wheels
Tire blowout left front driving on hwy 60 east of springfield mo
- Tires · Wheels
Left front tire inside wall blowout while driving on interstate 70 east of vail colorado. *tr
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2011 ford F-53. While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the ABS indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The ABS sensors were defective and needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 ford F-53. While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the ABS indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The ABS sensors were defective and needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the repair part. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
- Power train
Violations of recall laws! 49Usc30120, 49usc30112, and 30118. North trail rv in fort lauderdale florida sold me a "new" 2011 fleetwood bounder classic 30T with open recalls, date of purchase 10/11/2013. According to ford, they notified fleetwood of the recall 12s27, nhtsa 12v035000 in feb 2012…
Violations of recall laws! 49Usc30120, 49usc30112, and 30118. North trail rv in fort lauderdale florida sold me a "new" 2011 fleetwood bounder classic 30T with open recalls, date of purchase 10/11/2013. According to ford, they notified fleetwood of the recall 12s27, nhtsa 12v035000 in feb 2012, fleetwood ignored the "stop sale order" and all letters from ford, to remedy the recall. In april 2015 for again sent a reminder letter to comply to fleetwood and at this time we had already purchased the motorhome, fleetwood again discarded the remainder to comply letter from ford as they never forwarded the letter to us. Now, we have a motorhome with (3) open recalls dating back to 2011 & 2012, clearly before we purchased the unit in violation of 49usc30120(i)1, we just learned of all the recalls violations with this unit troubleshooting an electrical fire that was as a result of recall #110728frv, 11v399000. The manufacturer, fleetwood never notified the dealer that had the rv in their lot of all 3 recalls. That fire could have killed my family and other around us as this motorhome carries 80 gallons of gasoline and 20 gallons of lp gas. Clearly fleetwood should be held responsible for all the hundreds of unsafe rvs on the road putting families and other drivers on the road in great danger, due to their conduct. We were sold a ticking bomb as this rv has 2 open fire hazards recalls 110520frv nhtsa 11v298000, and 110728frv nhtsa 11v399000 and 1 mechanical/crash hazard recall 12s27 nhtsa12v035000. When I called fleetwood and north trail rv to inquire about the open recalls, they acknowledge they have absolutely no records of the repairs of all 3 recalls. This IS business as usual for these guys! Rvs are more than just a mode of transportation, people live in these units increasing the potential for serious bodily injuries and/or death as a result of the 3 open recalls.
- Electrical system · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Smelled hot or burning plastic and discovered burned electrical transfer switch. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
2011 ford motorhome chassis. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice 12s27 concerning a motor defect *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the part had to be ordered. Two weeks went by, with no word from the dealer. When the consumer called them, he was then informed the part was on…
2011 ford motorhome chassis. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice 12s27 concerning a motor defect *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the part had to be ordered. Two weeks went by, with no word from the dealer. When the consumer called them, he was then informed the part was on back order and there was no estimated time of arrival. After two months of not hearing from the dealer, the consumer visited them where he was informed there were 100 parts in another state, which should arrive by monday may 21, 2012. The dealer never called the consumer. The consumer was then instructed to visit another dealer. That dealer informed the consumer, that since the part had already been ordered at the previous dealer, the work would have to be performed there. As of july 23, 2012, the dealer has not called the consumer.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10254138All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- 10235153For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- 10205022Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 10183758Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 10160931On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter hub greatly increases the likelihood of the flexplate cracking in the future. Missing dowels may cause a misalignment issue also resulting in a premature failure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
- 10143079Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the faulty roller follower(s). When replacing the camshaft roller followers, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
- 10140323The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10138524The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10137113Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label (Window Sticker), Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
- 10127405Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10057834Ford: no service action IS recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.
- 10057811Ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise from the diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm) and/or may 10/1/1 pressure fuel lines w/o diagnostic trouble code poosa.
- 10056196Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, F-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward.
- 10054755Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. Model 2008-2009 F-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 F-250, F-350, 2008-2011 E-350, E-450, F-450, F-550, 2011 F-53 motorhome chassis, F-50 commercial stripped chassis.
- 10054336Ford: there IS a loss of power to accessories and upfitter installed systems caused by accessory diode in central junction box (cjb). Model 2011 F-52, F-59.
- 10053411Ford: due to loose, missing, modified or damaged ground G400, various malfunction indicator light (mil) dtc's, related to glow plug control module (gpcm), may be exhibit on some diesel equipped trucks. Model years 2011-2013. No models listed.
- 10053408Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed. Model years 2011-2013. No models listed.
- 10052197Ford: some motorhome chassis, with an open battery junction box (bjb) fuse 3, will exhibit an malfunction illuminated indicator lamp and a wrench light, due to possible moisture accumulation in intake manifold runner control mrc). Models 2011-2012 F-53, F-59.
- 10045065Ford: on some motorhomes, the rear stabilizer bar bushing bracket may have loose or broken bolts, resulting in noise from rear of chassis.
Every Ford F-53 model year
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