1990 Ford F53
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 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 1990 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
Consumer was coming down I 65 in idiana . Turned right into a rest area. Then had to make a left, and motorhome would not turn left, and steering was stuck. Consumer sayd it was the steering stablizer. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
The disc brakes on all four wheels failed to release when brakes were applied. The outside brake pads rubbed against rotors. This caused rotors to overheat. Can have it repaired, but week later problem with disc brakes would reappear. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving applied the brakes and the vehicle will not stop. The pedal goes all the way to the floor when attemping to apply the brakes. *ak
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.
- 609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition.
- 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
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