1999 FORD F53
2 recalls, 18 complaints - 26 TSBs
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
99V062001 Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 26, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,200. UPDATED 3/1... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Jul 23, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2001
I CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS ON MY FORD F53 CHASSIS MOTORHOME. FORD WILL NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WHAT SO EVER EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE A TSB OUT ON THE PROBLEM! MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE CENTER HOLE IN THE WHEEL WHICH IS USED TO CENTER THE WHEEL ON THE HUB IS TOO LARGE AND THE WHEEL C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 8, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
FORD 1999 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS -LOSS OF POWER IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. WATER FOUND IN AIR INTAKE - LOWER BOWL. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 5, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2004
DT: CALLER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON V8 ENGINES, NOT ON V10. CALLER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STUDS. CALLER SAID STUDS BROKE AND EXHAUST WAS LEAKING INTO THE CAB OF VEHICLE. CALLER THOUGHT THE STUDS RUSTED. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP HIM UNLESS CO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 19, 2003
Incident date: Dec 19, 2003
WHATS THE USE OF HAVING TSB'S WITH NO INFORMATION? JUST WANT TO MAKE A DIME MORE? THIS SITE IS USELESS. WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR WHEN THEY SEARCH TSB'S? ANSWERS! YOU HAVE NONE! QUIT WASTING PEOPLES TIME AND MONEY.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jul 15, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING TRUCK SHAKES.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
WHEELS CANNOT BE BALANCED TO PREVENT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE. DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO FIX SAME. CHASSIS IS STILL VIBRATING AND UNUSABLE AS ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WRAPPED THE GENERATER GAS LINE AROUND THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ( THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS BY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
WHEELS CANNOT BE BALANCED TO PREVENT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE. DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO FIX SAME. CHASSIS IS STILL VIBRATING AND UNUSABLE AS ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WRAPPED THE GENERATER GAS LINE AROUND THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ( THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS BY... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
WHEELS CANNOT BE BALANCED TO PREVENT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE. DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO FIX SAME. CHASSIS IS STILL VIBRATING AND UNUSABLE AS ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WRAPPED THE GENERATER GAS LINE AROUND THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ( THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS BY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 18, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHENEVER IT RAINS WATER GETS INSIDE OF ENGINE AIR FILTER ON THE MOTORHOME CHASSIS. THIS CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN. WOULD STALL OUT WHEN STARTING. TSB #13079 ON CHASSIS. DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR PROBLEM AND GET WATER OUT OF ENGINE. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 2000
WINNABAGO ADVENTURER ON FORD CHASSIS: DEFECTIVE AIR FILTER BECOMES TO PICK MOSITURE WHICH CAUSES THE SENSOR TO MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND STALL WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. FORD IS PUTTING OUT A TSB, BUT NOT A RECALL. FORD STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THE FIX. PLEASE PROVIDE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
AIR FILTER SUCKS IN WATER WHEN IT RAINS, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER THERE IS NO SOLUTION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 8, 2000
Incident date: Oct 3, 1999
ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN DUE TO RAIN INTERING THE AIR FILTER. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2000
Incident date: Feb 6, 2000
WHEN RAINING, WATER SEEPS INTO AIR INTAKE AND CAUSES CAR TO STALL. *AK *ML
WHEELS:RIM
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
ACURIDE RIMS DEFECTIVE HINDERING STEERING AND CAUSING VIBRATION. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 26, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS TO GET ANY BRAKING ACTION. REPORTED TO DEALER. DISCOVERED AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES. COULD RESULT IN CONDENSATION IN BRAKE LINES AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY IF OPERATING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 5, 1999
REAR DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR FAILED. MANUFACTURER PROVIDED INTERIM REPAIR UNTIL COMPONENT MANUFACTURER (DANA) CAN PROVIDE A PERMENENT COMPNENT(S) REPLACEMENT. REAR END STILL MAKES DRIVELINE VIBRATION/NOISE AT 60 MPH UNDER LOAD. FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RENDER VEHICLE UNABLE TO MOVE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 5, 1999
REAR DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR FAILED. MANUFACTURER PROVIDED INTERIM REPAIR UNTIL COMPONENT MANUFACTURER (DANA) CAN PROVIDE A PERMENENT COMPNENT(S) REPLACEMENT. REAR END STILL MAKES DRIVELINE VIBRATION/NOISE AT 60 MPH UNDER LOAD. FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RENDER VEHICLE UNABLE TO MOVE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD F53
26 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
020909
Dec 13, 2004
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER AND A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. 1999-2004 SUPER DUTY F-53 STRIPPED CHAS. *TT
021712
Aug 1, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CONCERNS WITH MOTORHOME GENERATORS SHUTTING OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL. *TT
02141
Jul 22, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING TIP LINER. *TT
0299
May 13, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT
0263
Apr 1, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION ON GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE FLOATING ON TOP OF FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER. *TT
0173
Apr 2, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
0164
Apr 2, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT
010702
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
010604
Mar 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT
00219
Oct 16, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TIRE AND WHEEL-INDUCED VIBRATION CONCERNS. *JB
00202
Oct 2, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB
002002
Sep 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. EXCESSIVE WATER CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER AND / OR ENGINE STUMBLE. *JB
8253
Mar 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT ADDRESSES WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE CONCERNS. *TT
996838
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT
13079
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. *TT
6725
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
13016
Jul 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
6472
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE. *TT
12877
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE CONCERNS. *TT
12878
Jun 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TOWER. *TT
996077
May 1, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT TIRE AND WHEEL VIBRATION CONCERNS. *TT
12605
Mar 1, 1999
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONCERNS WITH BATTERY DRAW THROUGH THE COURTESY LAMP RELAY. *TT
12595
Mar 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
CONCERNS WITH TIRE AND WHEEL VIBRATIONS. *TT
98255
Nov 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME MOTORHOME GAS POWERED GENERATORS THAT DRAW FUEL FROM THE CHANSSIS FUEL TANK MAY SHUT OFF BEFORE THE FUEL TANK LEVEL REACHES 1/4 FULL. *YC
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
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
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