2000 FORD F53
1 recalls, 3 complaints - 25 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
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 14, 2004
THE FACTORY THROTTLE IS TOO LONG, AND HAS 6 QUARTER INCH NUTS AROUND THE CABLE WHICH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE 6 INCH NUT JAMS/STICKS THE THROTTLE STAYS WIDE OPEN. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE MOTOR HOME CONTINUOUS TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT IS TURNED OFF. ALSO, LEFT REAR ROTOR CRACKED, CA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 14, 2004
THE FACTORY THROTTLE IS TOO LONG, AND HAS 6 QUARTER INCH NUTS AROUND THE CABLE WHICH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE 6 INCH NUT JAMS/STICKS THE THROTTLE STAYS WIDE OPEN. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE MOTOR HOME CONTINUOUS TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT IS TURNED OFF. ALSO, LEFT REAR ROTOR CRACKED, CA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 23, 2001
INCORRECT OIL DIP STICKS,ALLOWING VEHICLE TO CONSUME TOO MUCH OIL, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD F53
25 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
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
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
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
16071
Jul 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *TT
16022
Jul 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR OVER BUMPS. *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
15925
May 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE ORIGINATING FROMTHE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
0272
Apr 15, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR CONDITION AIR COMING OUT OF DEFROST OR A PERCEIVED AIR CONDITIONER CUTTING OUT WHEN TRAVELING ON A LONG UPHILL GRADE. *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
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
14160
Mar 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *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
00B47
Sep 1, 2000
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING VIN PLATE ERROR. *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
00S12
Jul 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD FOR SAFETY RECALL 00S12 REGARDING THE PUSH ROD BRAKE RETAINER CLIP INSPECTION / INSTALLATION. *JB
00B48
Jul 1, 2000
103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
SUBJECT REGARDING SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF TORQUE ON CERTAIN FASTENERS. *JB
13990
Mar 1, 2000
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT
8376
Mar 1, 2000
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *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
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
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FORD F53 - All Years Overview
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15
Total Recalls
97
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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