2000 Ford F53

Recalls

1 recall names the 2000 Ford F53. Newest first.

• Vehicle speed control

  Aug 3, 2007NHTSA 07V3360003,600,000 vehicles

  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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling1
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1
3. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• May 14, 2004OH3,000 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  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…

  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, causing the brake pads to wear out prematurely. The problem occurred because the rear brake caliper was rusted. This rendered the rear brakes inoperative.*ak

• Feb 23, 2001CA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Incorrect oil dip sticks,allowing vehicle to consume too much oil, which could eventually result in engine failure. *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.

• 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.
• 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10011162Engine 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.
• 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.
• 637830Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating fromthe front end of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel.
• 636269Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise in the front end.
• 636214Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating from the front end of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel or over bumps.
• 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.
• 636005Some 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.
• 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.
• 620302A 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 618583Owner notification program regarding vin plate error.
• 618573Subject regarding shift cable inspection and verification of torque on certain fasteners.
• 618572Subject regarding demonstration / delivery hold for safety recall 00s12 regarding the push rod brake retainer clip inspection / installation.
• 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.
• 612903Some vehicles equipped with rear anti-lock brakes may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1113 / c1115 / c1185.
• 612774Some vehicles equipped with rear anti-lock brakes may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1113 / c1115 / c1185.
• 608781Customers may complain of intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driving in the rain.

Every Ford F53 model year

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