2014 Ford F-53: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-53. The contact stated that the deadbolt lock on the entry door would lock independently. The occupants were unable to enter or exit the vehicle. The contact also stated that the electric steps opened independently without warning while the vehicle was in motion, the vehicle was taken to camping world of sacramento (1039 orlando ave, roseville, ca 95661, (916) 772-1155), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v510000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 15v866000 (structure). The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2017

“Found the right rear lower sway bar mount bolt missing and the mount bent upward, causing the sway bar to become ineffective and the body leaning 3" lower on the right side than the left side. Handling was also affected drastically, almost causing loss of control similar to a flat tire.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2016

“Thor ace motor home is equipped with an onan generator and generator overheats while driving. Generator necessary to run air conditioner to cool interior of rv during in warmer months. Generator works fine when not traveling down highway, but cuts off due to overheating within minutes of driving in hotter weather. Without cooling interior of motor home becomes very hot.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2016

“This vehicle is an rv. The latch to the only regular exit door is attached by a very small piece of cast metal. The spring is quite strong and while opening the exit door, the handle broke off. This made exit from the door impossible. The only exit was out the rear window. The vehicle was stationary at the time and I am flexible enough to climb through the window, so this was not a huge issue. Had there been an issue to the rear of the vehicle however, a window would have had to be smashed to exit.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2016

“Passenger side front wheel bearing failure at 1800 miles while merging onto i65 at 60mph in a straight line on i65 near the indiana / kentucky border. This occurred on 03april2016. Damage required new wheel bearing, spindle, king pin, brake pads, hub assembly and rotor. Delivered to andy mohr truck center in indianapolis where it was repaired under warranty.”Owner report · Wheels · Apr 2016

“Driver side wheel bearing failure at 1549 miles while driving 60mph in a straight line on i65 near the tennessee / alabama border. This occurred on 27march2016. Damaged the spindle, hub, brake pads, caps. Towed to mid-tenn ford in nashville where it was repaired under warranty.”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2016

“Traveling on I-10 when trucks passed me, I would a lot of times be pushed over to the shoulder of the road. Also on curves still under the speed limit it would seem like the front end was floating or loose steering. All this was traveling any where from 55 to 65 mph. Going on straight aways with no trucks passing it drove fine. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2015