1999 Ford F53
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Ford F53. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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 and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
15 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
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 3/11/08 updated 03/11/08 *tr
- Suspension › Front › Hub
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…
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 can not be properly centered on hub. Ford should replace the wheels. http://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/fulltext/show_article.php?tsb=00-21-9 I called ford customer relations,they told me that they suggested I have a "haweka adaptor kit" installed on my wheels. In calling tommy at haweka he said that this was a major problem ford had from 1999-2002 on their wheel hubs and not the wheel itself. He said that the wheel IS "impossible" to center on the hub without this kit and then it had to be balanced using a dsp hunting 9000 with "silver star,4 finger centering sticks and a backing disc". My problem now IS that ford will no longer will support this repair method and will do nothing about it. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
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 consumer paid for it. manufacturer said consumer was not having a problem with the V10 engines. *ak
- Unknown or other
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
While driving truck shakes.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Suspension › Front
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 fleetwood motorhomes in decatur, ind. On a second try to fix the motorhome).
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
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 further information.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
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
Engine stalled while driving in the rain due to rain intering the air filter. yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
When raining, water seeps into air intake and causes car to stall. *Ak *ML
- Wheels › Rim
Acuride rims defective hindering steering and causing vibration. nlm
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Suspension › Rear
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 under it's own power or be towed to a repair facility leaving the motorist stranded.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine stalling
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10023943Some 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. This includes F-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
- 6092044Concerns with oil leaking out of the transmission shift lever tower.
- 6092043Subject regarding wheel and tire vibration / shake concerns.
- 6091881Some motorhome chassis may exhibit intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driven in the rain.
- 637859Excessive 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.
- 636194Concerns with motorhome generators shutting off when fuel tank reads 1/4 full.
- 636101Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain.
- 636029Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder.
- 635980Some 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.
- 619503Some vehicles may exhibit an erratic transmission 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift or may start out in 2ND gear.
- 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
- 619341Some motorhome chassis vehicles equpped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment.
- 619269Some motorhome chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment.
- 619267Some super duty vehicles may exhibit an erratic transmission 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift or may start out in 2ND gear.
- 618655Some 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.
- 618553Vehicles may exhibit tire and wheel-induced vibration concerns.
- 618540Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain.
- 612688Subject addresses wheel and tire vibration / shake concerns.
- 610759Some motorhomes equipped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment.
- 608781Customers may complain of intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driving in the rain.
- 608445Information on vehicles exhibiting a squealing noise from the engine compartment.
- 606959Some motorhomes may exhibit tire and wheel vibration concerns.
- 606866Concerns with wheel and tire vibration / shake.
- 605329Concerns with battery draw through the courtesy lamp relay.
- 605318Concerns with tire and wheel vibrations.
- 603668Some motorhome gas powered generators that draw fuel from the chanssis fuel tank may shut off before the fuel tank level reaches 1/4 full.
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