2001 Ford F53

Recalls

1 recall names the 2001 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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Suspension2
2. Power train1
3. Steering1
4. Vehicle speed control1
5. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Feb 29, 2008CT
  Vehicle speed control

  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

• Jan 27, 2003VA
  Steering

  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. tsb#1298/bsn 147-coachmen aurora motorhome scc

• May 31, 2002SC
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Suspension

  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 vibration. *Ak

• Feb 6, 2001AZ
  Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

  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

• Dec 12, 2000AZ
  Wheels › Hubcap/cover
  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…

  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 was destroyed. *ak the consumer states that the manufacturer has not issued a recall notice for this known safety defect. *yh

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.
• 10008253Popping noise and/or sway/lean during low speed turning maneuvers. Also including ford F53 my2004.
• 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.
• 630414Some vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp.
• 624589Some vehicles may exhibit cruise control that IS inoperative. *Slc
• 620984Some 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.
• 620254On 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 sump.
• 619649Field action for certain vehicles with insufficient grease in either of the front wheel inner bearings.
• 619447Owner notification program regarding certain 2001 modelyear vehicles for front wheel bearing inspection.
• 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
• 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.

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