2001 FORD F53
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 22 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
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2007
2001 FORD MOTORHOME, RECALL 05S28, RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL 9/2007, FORD IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE PARTS TO REACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL. LATEST ESTIMATE OF PARTS AVAILABILITY IS 6/2008. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
STEERING
Jan 27, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: STEERING WANDERS/CONSTANT, MUST HOLD THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE TRAVEL LANE/ALSO ON ROUGH ROADS, WINDY CONDITIONS, AND WHEN BEING PASSED BY TRUCKS (INCREASED COMPENSATION REQUIRED). THIS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE FATIGUE AND EXCESSIVE TIRE/COMPONENT WEAR. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 31, 2002
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
VIBRATION AT OR ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. BEACH FORD WILL NOT FIX. PURCHESED FROM CAMPER COUNTRY IN MYRTLE BEACH THEY ARE JUST SALES HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD AT LEAST 4 TIMES. TOOK IT TO RED BAY ALABAMA TO MANUFACTURER HAD DRIVETRAIN CHECKED AT STI IN ALABAMA TIRES TRUED TO WHEELS AND STILL HAVE THE V... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
May 31, 2002
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
VIBRATION AT OR ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. BEACH FORD WILL NOT FIX. PURCHESED FROM CAMPER COUNTRY IN MYRTLE BEACH THEY ARE JUST SALES HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD AT LEAST 4 TIMES. TOOK IT TO RED BAY ALABAMA TO MANUFACTURER HAD DRIVETRAIN CHECKED AT STI IN ALABAMA TIRES TRUED TO WHEELS AND STILL HAVE THE V... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 4, 2000
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP DUE TO A HUB CASTING DEFECT, THE PROBLEM WAS A FACTORY PRODUCTION PROBLEM, THE LUBRICATION BARREL FOR BEARINGS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHASSIS HAD BEEN EMPTY SINCE AUGUST, EVERYTHING FROM THE SPINDLE TO THE HUB WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Dec 12, 2000
Incident date: Dec 4, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A HUB CASTING DEFECT, AND THERE WAS A RECALL DUE SHORTLY. A FEW DAYS LATER, FORD COMPANY CHANGED THAT TO IT BEING A FACTORY PRODUCTION PROBLEM. NO LUBRICATION WAS DONE ON THAT COMPONENT. LEFT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD F53
22 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING 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.
04112
Jun 14, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
POPPING NOISE AND/OR SWAY/LEAN DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. ALSO INCLUDING FORD F53 MY2004. *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
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
15398
Nov 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
15116
Aug 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS INOPERATIVE. *SLC
01135
Jul 9, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION, HAVING A TRANSMISSION BUILD DATE BETWEEN 7/27/2000 AND 3/23/2001, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT, DELAYED OR NO SECOND GEAR CONDITION. *TT
01B65
May 2, 2001
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FIELD ACTION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INSUFFICIENT GREASE IN EITHER OF THE FRONT WHEEL INNER BEARINGS. *TT
011005
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME 6.8L EQUIPPED SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES THE OIL LEVEL READINGS ONTHE ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) MAY READ INACCURATE (LOW), WHEN THE ACTUAL LEVELS ARE WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS AND ADEQUATE OIL VOLUME IS IN THE
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
01B65
Mar 1, 2001
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING CERTAIN 2001 MODELYEAR VEHICLES FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION. *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
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
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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