Peterbilt 388 vs Ford F53
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Peterbilt 388 | Ford F53 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36 | 89 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2015 | 1990–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.8% | 4.5% |
Peterbilt 388 by year
What breaks
Tires
14
38.9%
Wheels
11
30.6%
Body & Structure
5
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.6%
Electrical System
2
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
2.8%
Other & Unspecified
1
2.8%
Ford F53 by year
What breaks
Suspension
21
23.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
12.4%
Brakes
11
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
11.2%
Steering
7
7.9%
Electrical System
5
5.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.6%
Wheels
4
4.5%