2019 Ford F-53

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Structure2
2. Wheels2
3. Latches/locks/linkages1
4. Unknown or other1
5. Visibility1
6. Suspension1
7. Steering1

Latest complaints

• Jul 21, 2025CA
  Latches/locks/linkages · Structure
  The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while checking the coolant, the contact became aware that there were several mounting brackets used to secure the hood were missing from the engine compartment. The contact used tape to secure the hood. No warning…

  The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while checking the coolant, the contact became aware that there were several mounting brackets used to secure the hood were missing from the engine compartment. The contact used tape to secure the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V826000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

• Apr 25, 2024NV
  Wheels
  Wheel Bearing Failure - Ford F-53 Motorhome - Mileage 21,001 Wheel bearings failed while driving on [XXX] in Amarillo TX. I had an intermittent ABS Sensor warning light for some time. The vehicle was checked by a Ford service center prior to incident and no issue/fault could be found or…

  Wheel Bearing Failure - Ford F-53 Motorhome - Mileage 21,001 Wheel bearings failed while driving on [XXX] in Amarillo TX. I had an intermittent ABS Sensor warning light for some time. The vehicle was checked by a Ford service center prior to incident and no issue/fault could be found or duplicated. NO ABS concern found. I was driving the RV through Amarillo on [XXX] toward our stop for the night. While driving we felt a slight vibration that could have been from the road. A few miles from our stop the vibration got stronger and, at the time, I thought I might have a tire going flat. I pulled the vehicle over and exited to inspect the issue. I noticed tire rubber on the mud flap on the passenger side front tire and around the area and nursed the RV to the Truck Stop where I pulled in. After inspecting the right front tire area, I could see that the tie rod was digging into the tire and that the tire was out of skew. Since the failure occurred on the freeway at speeds between 60-65 mph we were extremely fortunate to avoid an accident. The tie rod had dug into the tire and the rubber was being spalled off so there was very little material left. The fact that the tire didn’t fail completely was purely luck. Additionally, the wheel bearing failure cause considerable additional damage including to the hub and we were lucky a total failure didn’t occur such as the wheel falling off at high speed. From the Truck and Trailer Repair Center’s repair report, it appears that the inner bearing race was spinning with the wheel bearings and that may have caused the early failure. As a precaution, I had them check the driver’s side front wheel and they observed the same issue and they were replaced as well. I would note that it is my understanding that the front wheel bearings are not on the service schedule to be checked and repacked until 60,000 miles. Mileage on the vehicle at the time of the incident was 21,001. Total damage and repair costs exceeded $6000.00 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATI

• May 17, 2023MO20,080 mi
  Steering · Suspension
  The contact owns a 2019 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started shaking significantly, from side to side. As a result of the failure, the contact depressed the brake pedal to diminish the wobbling of the vehicle.…

  The contact owns a 2019 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started shaking significantly, from side to side. As a result of the failure, the contact depressed the brake pedal to diminish the wobbling of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 20,080.

• Sep 6, 2022TX13,000 mi
  Visibility
  The contact owns a 2020 Thor Hurricane constructed on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V339000 (Visibility). The contact stated that he noticed a pool of water on the side of the bottom passenger’s side window due to a leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The…

  The contact owns a 2020 Thor Hurricane constructed on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V339000 (Visibility). The contact stated that he noticed a pool of water on the side of the bottom passenger’s side window due to a leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact also stated that the radio had detached from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed to be a design flaw. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was not a design flaw. The contact was also advised to have the vehicle diagnosed for the location of the window leak. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

• Sep 29, 2020FL3,500 mi
  Structure › Body · Unknown or other

  While driving the vehicle at 60 to 65 mph the dash came loose the radio system trim bezel hit driver in the head and the radio unit fell into dash and steering mechanism area. The manufacturer has confirmed the dash has not been installed correctly. The electrical system and steering of the vehicle became compromised at the time of incident.*dt*dt *tr

• Apr 8, 2019AZ2,600 mi
  Wheels
  TL* the contact owns a 2019 (na) ford F53. While driving and hauling at various speeds, the rv vibrated without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Jim click ford lincoln (6244 e 22ND st, tucson, az 85711, (866) 787-4416) diagnosed the vehicle…

  TL* the contact owns a 2019 (na) ford F53. While driving and hauling at various speeds, the rv vibrated without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Jim click ford lincoln (6244 e 22ND st, tucson, az 85711, (866) 787-4416) diagnosed the vehicle and realigned the wheels; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,600. .*Bf. the consumer stated the problem was in the vehicle transporting the mobile home but manufacturer identified defect and has a design fix for the problem. *tr

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.

• 11008948While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
• 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.
• 10241626Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS > Diagnostics tab > HVBoM > Features > Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it can be programmed into the PCM using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Navigate to the toolbox tab> powertrain menu> Service Functions> ESN.
• 10241547Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS> OASIS> Features> Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it can be programmed into the PCM using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Navigate to the toolbox tab> powertrain menu> Service Functions> ESN.
• 10240743The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
• 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.
• 10228849Some 2014-2021 F53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis may exhibit a pinion seal leak. A new part number is available to to resolve this concern, MU9Z-4676-A. For claiming, use causal part number 4676 and applicable labor times in Section 04 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
• 10217028Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass/LincolnWay app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt battery state of charge (SOC) drops below 50%. A warning may also set if the telematic control unit (TCU) has received an over the air update. The TCU powers down all communication when in this mode and app features are disabled. Manually start the vehicle to wake if from mode. More information is located in the app under: Account > Help > search 'Deep Sleep' in the entry box. If the condition remains, check the BCM 12v SOC. If the SOC does not change after charging the battery or after BMS reset is performed, continue with normal battery and/or BMS sensor diagnostics.
• 10194524Ford Motor Company has issued an emissions recall on certain 2018 model year F-150, 2019 model year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty, and 2019 model year F-650 through F-750 medium duty Ford vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Contact your local Ford dealer to schedule a service date to perform the recall. Refer to the included communication from Ford for additional information. Altec is not able to complete this repair. All work must be completed by an authorized Ford dealer.
• 10176952Some 2020 F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021 F-650/F-750/E-series vehicles built before 31-Mar-2020 may have been equipped with customer configurable daytime running lamps (DRL). The ability to disable customer configuration of DRL is now available in IDS version 118.01 or higher if the customer desires to keep the DRL always enabled. Once this optional procedure is complete, DRL will no longer be configurable and permanently set to on. Ensure the DRL feature is turned on in the IPC prior to performing this process. There is no way to return the feature to customer configurable in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after this process is completed. Vehicles not equipped with DRL or built after 31-Mar-2020 are not eligible for this procedure under warranty. Do not submit claims on those vehicles.
• 10164497For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-BA are available for this type of repair. Do not cut or shorten the battery cable, instead carefully remove the affected battery cable clamp and clean the cable end as necessary to preserve wire length. Some rework may be necessary for some vehicle environments. Bend the new positive battery cable clamp as needed and crimp it to the existing battery cable. Make sure to use heat shrink tubing over the battery cable to battery cable clamp connection. Obtain the heat shrink tube locally.
• 10155574Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS> OASIS> Features> Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it can be programmed into the PCM using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Navigate to the toolbox tab> powertrain menu> Service Functions> ESN.

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