1997 FORD F-53
2 recalls, 3 complaints - 6 TSBs
08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jun 2, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
THE SPEED CONTROL KEPT KICKING THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO A LOWER GEAR GOING DOWN STATE ROAD 64 TO PATOKA LAKE, WHEN I FINALLY ARRIVED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SO HOT, IT HAD STARTED TO SLIP. I TRIED TO BACK INTO MY CAMP SITE, AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO LEAK OIL ALL OVER THE PAD. AFTER IT COOLED O... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 7, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F53 CHASSIS. IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). HE RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTICE IN OCTOBER. HE CALLED THE DEALERS IN THE AREA AND THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 13, 2002
Incident date: Oct 20, 2000
THE FRONT AXLE ON THESE CHASSIS'S SHIFT AND WITHOUT WARNING PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO A SEVERE FRONT END SHIMMY. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL IS TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD AND SLOW THE VEHICLE TO APPROX. 20 MPH WHILE IN TRAFFIC USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CREATING A HAZARD TO THE OCCUPA... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD F-53
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
4626
Aug 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AND O/D OFF LAMP FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 62 / 628 / 1728. *TT
97090297187
Sep 2, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED INTO GEAR. *YC
97515
Mar 3, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
SPEEDOMETER- SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INOPERATIVE/ERRATIC AND/OR HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS- F-53 CLASS "A" F-SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS. *JD
962413
Nov 18, 1996
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUSPENSION - FRONT OR REAR - SIDE-TOSIDE LEVELING PROCEDURES AND ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS FOR F53 RV BASIC STRIPPED CHASSIS. *TW
962418
Nov 18, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION - E40D - REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962414
Nov 18, 1996
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING - STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT - CLEAR VISION. *TW
FORD F-53 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-53 across all model years (1995, 2026).
23
Total Recalls
167
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F-53 - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 2 | 3 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 | View |