2002 Ford F53
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 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 2002 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.
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.
Every Ford F53 model year
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