1989 Ford F53
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Ford F53. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Ford F53. Newest first.
Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 50912Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for F53 rv basic stripped chassis.
Every Ford F53 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.