Ford F53 1997
Model F53 made in 1997 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, steering and suspension. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V336000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/12/1994 to 12/19/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 08/13/2007 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/03/2007 | 08/03/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration;s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V051000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/12/1994 to 12/19/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 225000 | 02/18/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/04/2008 | 02/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 08s01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 97515 | 03/03/1997 | 51952 | Speedometer- speedometer/odometer inoperative/erratic and/or harsh transmission shifts- f-53 class a f-super duty motorhome chassis. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 962418 | 11/18/1996 | 50916 | Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97090297187 | 09/02/1997 | 54073 | Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 962414 | 11/18/1996 | 50917 | Steering - steering wheel alignment - clear vision. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 4626 | 08/01/1998 | 615163 | Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 5 | 04/01/2000 | |
| The front axle on these chassis's shift and without warning putting the vehicle into a severe front end shimmy. the only way to bring the vehicle under control is to hit the brakes hard and slow the vehicle to approx. 20 mph while in traffic usually at highway speeds creating a hazard to the occupants of the vehicle as well as the motoring public. dt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f53 chassis. in august of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control). he received the second notice in october. he called the dealers in the area and the parts for the recall repair were still unavailable, even though the notice stated that the parts would be available in november/december. the contact has been unable to operate the vehicle due to the severity and instructions of the defect. he has been unable to reach the manufacturer. the ford recall number is 05s28. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 38,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr | |||