Ford F53 1991
Model F53 made in 1991 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1991
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V146000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1989 to 03/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 17400 | 11/05/1993 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1993 | 09/20/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid loses viscosity when it overheats, causingloss of brakes or increased vehicle stopping distance which may result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will install a heat shield and brake line insulation on engine compartment brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: f super duty motorhome chassis model code f-53.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford customer service division at 1-800-392-3673. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 985A12 | 03/18/1998 | 601010 | Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98167 | 04/07/2000 | 609736 | Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak | 04/07/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 962413 | 11/18/1996 | 50912 | Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for f53 rv basic stripped chassis. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/20/2001 | 49100 | 3 | 03/30/1991 |
| I have a severe break fading problem. i happens after you have descended a steep downgrade and stop. at that point the break pedal goes completely to the floor. after a resting period the pedal comes back again. ford has told me the only way to correct the problem with my 1991 m53, 50,000 miles, is to do a $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 overhaul of the break system using phonelic parts. i feel if an extensive overhaul is required at this point, it was a system designed to fail. a system defect. this problem could have cost the life of my wife and two of my grandchildren and myself. i have been restricted to driving on flatland ever since this instance about 2 years ago. i have attempted to get an answer or a correction but no one seems to have one except $2,500- $3,000. i feel ford has a responsibility here and should pay all or a substantial part of the correction of their design error. *nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | LOS OSOS | KIMBAL MOTORS |