2003 Ford F53
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Ford F53. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine
Spark plugs blowing out of cylinder head while driving which causes dangerous condition of loss of engine performance and raw fuel/air mixture being released in the engine compartment.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
Loss of power driving in the rain. Excessive water in the air intake system. communication number: 020909, date: 2004-12-13category: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasolinesummary: excessive 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. *Tt
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.
- 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.
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