1989 FORD F53
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
93V146000 Sep 13, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
BRAKE LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE ROUTED TOO NEAR THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LOSES VISCOSITY WHEN IT OVERHEATS, CAUSINGLOSS OF BRAKES OR INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
FORD WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD AND BRAKE LINE INSULATION ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD F53
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | 1 |
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F53
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ00020
Opened: Dec 6, 2000 , Closed: May 24, 2002
ENGINE STALLING
There is no summary currently available
FORD F53 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F53 across all model years (1989, 2021).
15
Total Recalls
97
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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