Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 F-53 Motorhome Chassis.
The 2017 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis operates as a dedicated build platform, distinguished in this model year by a specific profile of owner feedback and regulatory actions. Documentation highlights a single recall and six total owner complaints, identifying vehicle speed control as the top complaint area within that reported dataset. These figures establish the 2017 model's position in the chassis's reliability history, offering researchers a concrete baseline of documented incidents for evaluation.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F-53 Motorhome Chassis of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.00 sec | 13.70 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.10 sec | 13.80 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.50 sec | 14.20 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 King Ranch 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.5 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.40 sec | 375 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.50 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.70 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Platinum 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 375 hp | 4x4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 7.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 34.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 59 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Motorcraft |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 90 | |
| 1 | 32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105 | 32 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 32.0 ft. lbs. | 32 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 105.0 | |
| 1 | 66.0 ft. lbs. | 66 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Loosen one turn | |
| 3 | 37.0 ft. lbs. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 4 | + 90 | |
Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 59.0 | |
| 1 | Bolts 1-12 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-12 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 13-24 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | 1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14.8 | 1.5 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis top in one area — the vehicle speed control, 1 of 6 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the vehicle speed control, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the vehicle speed control pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU)… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin…
Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 54601 | 2026-02-23 | Electrical System | Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory… |
| SSM 53040 | 2024-10-10 | Unknown Or Other | While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a… |
| SSM 52476 | 2024-04-24 | Equipment | All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the… |
| SSM 51854 | 2023-08-10 | Power Train | Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)… |
| SSM 51849 | 2023-08-08 | Power Train | Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.