Ford F53 years to avoid
The Ford F53 years to avoid are 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
89
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1989–2021
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
F53 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 30 |
Every F53 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2020avoid | 30 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 18 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford F53 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the F53 years to avoid are 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Ford F53?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F53 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F53 have?
Across all model years, the F53 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.