Ford F53 1999

Model F53 made in 1999 by Ford got 18 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07V336000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/06/1997 to 12/17/1999V (Vehicle)360000008/13/2007ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/03/200708/03/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could result in an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFord 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.
99V062001FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/02/1998 to 03/04/1999V (Vehicle)89873903/27/1999MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/30/199903/31/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. a cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Consequence SummaryIf the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the cruise control cables. at the present time, the replacement cables are not available. customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
NotesA pre-release warning letter that identified an interim fix until the parts for the permanent fix became available was mailed to owners beginning march 27, 1999.a second owner notification, identifying the permanent fix was mailed to owners beginning may 24, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01060403/01/2001619503Some vehicles may exhibit an erratic transmission 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift or may start out in 2nd gear. *tt06/01/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
1260503/01/1999605329Concerns with battery draw through the courtesy lamp relay. *tt06/08/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0721210/01/200710023943Some 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. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe02/20/2008
00200209/01/2000618655Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. excessive water can cause loss of power and / or engine stumble. *jb04/18/2001
0020210/02/2000618540Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. *jb04/16/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02090912/13/2004042422637859Excessive 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. *tt12/06/2002
029905/13/2002636101Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. *tt11/05/2002
014703/05/2001619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt05/30/2001
01070204/01/2001619341Some motorhome chassis vehicles equpped with a 6.8l engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt05/23/2001
017304/02/2001619269Some motorhome chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt05/22/2001
1307908/01/19996091881Some motorhome chassis may exhibit intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driven in the rain. *tt11/16/2000
672508/01/1999608445Information on vehicles exhibiting a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt11/03/2000
1301607/01/1999610759Some motorhomes equipped with a 6.8l engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt05/12/2000
99683808/01/1999608781Customers may complain of intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driving in the rain. *tt12/03/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
02171208/01/2002636194Concerns with motorhome generators shutting off when fuel tank reads 1/4 full. *tt11/06/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
9825511/01/1998603668Some motorhome gas powered generators that draw fuel from the chanssis fuel tank may shut off before the fuel tank level reaches 1/4 full. *yc03/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
016404/02/2001619267Some super duty vehicles may exhibit an erratic transmission 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift or may start out in 2nd gear. *tt05/22/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1287806/01/19996092044Concerns with oil leaking out of the transmission shift lever tower. *tt11/20/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
026304/01/2002636029Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder. *tt11/04/2002
SUSPENSION
0214107/22/2002635980Some 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. *tt11/04/2002
0021910/16/2000618553Vehicles may exhibit tire and wheel-induced vibration concerns. *jb04/16/2001
1287706/01/19996092043Subject regarding wheel and tire vibration / shake concerns. *tt11/20/2000
825303/01/2000612688Subject addresses wheel and tire vibration / shake concerns. *tt06/12/2000
647206/01/1999606866Concerns with wheel and tire vibration / shake. *tt09/03/1999
SUSPENSION - FRONT
99607705/01/1999606959Some motorhomes may exhibit tire and wheel vibration concerns. *tt09/08/1999
TIRES
1259503/01/1999605318Concerns with tire and wheel vibrations. *tt06/08/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SQ00020FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/06/200005/24/2002ENGINE STALLING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/07/200530140107/01/2003
 Ford 1999 f-53 motorhome chassis -loss of power in a driving rainstorm. water found in air intake - lower bowl. *jb
01/01/1999
 Whenever it rains water gets inside of engine air filter on the motorhome chassis. this causes engine to shutdown. would stall out when starting. tsb #13079 on chassis. dealer could not repair problem and get water out of engine. *ak *ml
10/03/1999106/08/1999
 Engine stalled while driving in the rain due to rain intering the air filter. yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06/29/2000
 Winnabago adventurer on ford chassis: defective air filter becomes to pick mositure which causes the sensor to malfunction, causing the vehicle to hesitate and stall which may cause a crash. ford is putting out a tsb, but not a recall. ford still does not have parts for the fix. please provide further information.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
10/15/200419000104/20/2004
 Dt: caller said there was a recall on v8 engines, not on v10. caller was having the same problem with his vehicle's exhaust manifold and studs. caller said studs broke and exhaust was leaking into the cab of vehicle. caller thought the studs rusted. dealer said they could not help him unless consumer paid for it. manufacturer said consumer was not having a problem with the v10 engines. *ak
08/09/1999408/01/1999
 Wheels cannot be balanced to prevent vibration of vehicle. differential was defective from ford and was replaced after two attempts to fix same. chassis is still vibrating and unusable as one repair attempt wrapped the generater gas line around the generator exhaust pipe ( this repair attempt was by fleetwood motorhomes in decatur, ind. on a second try to fix the motorhome).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
01/01/1999
 Air filter sucks in water when it rains, causing the engine to stall. ford has issued a tsb on the vehicle; however there is no solution. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
02/06/200005/01/1998
 When raining, water seeps into air intake and causes car to stall. *ak *ml
OTHER
12/19/20031
 Whats the use of having tsb's with no information? just want to make a dime more? this site is useless. what do you think people are looking for when they search tsb's? answers! you have none! quit wasting peoples time and money.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
08/09/1999408/01/1999
 Wheels cannot be balanced to prevent vibration of vehicle. differential was defective from ford and was replaced after two attempts to fix same. chassis is still vibrating and unusable as one repair attempt wrapped the generater gas line around the generator exhaust pipe ( this repair attempt was by fleetwood motorhomes in decatur, ind. on a second try to fix the motorhome).
04/05/1999101/01/1999
 Rear differential ring and pinion gear failed. manufacturer provided interim repair until component manufacturer (dana) can provide a permenent compnent(s) replacement. rear end still makes driveline vibration/noise at 60 mph under load. failure of this component could render vehicle unable to move under it's own power or be towed to a repair facility leaving the motorist stranded.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
02/01/1999101/01/1999
 Brake pedal required multiple applications to get any braking action. reported to dealer. discovered air in the brake lines. could result in condensation in brake lines and subsequent loss of braking capability if operating below freezing temperatures.*ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08/09/1999408/01/1999
 Wheels cannot be balanced to prevent vibration of vehicle. differential was defective from ford and was replaced after two attempts to fix same. chassis is still vibrating and unusable as one repair attempt wrapped the generater gas line around the generator exhaust pipe ( this repair attempt was by fleetwood motorhomes in decatur, ind. on a second try to fix the motorhome).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
05/01/20011400105/01/2001
 I continue to have problems with the wheels on my ford f53 chassis motorhome. ford will not resolve the problem what so ever even when they have a tsb out on the problem! my understanding is that the center hole in the wheel which is used to center the wheel on the hub is too large and the wheel can not be properly centered on hub. ford should replace the wheels. http://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/fulltext/show_article.php?tsb=00-21-9 i called ford customer relations,they told me that they suggested i have a haweka adaptor kit installed on my wheels. in calling tommy at haweka he said that this was a major problem ford had from 1999-2002 on their wheel hubs and not the wheel itself. he said that the wheel is impossible to center on the hub without this kit and then it had to be balanced using a dsp hunting 9000 with silver star,4 finger centering sticks and a backing disc. my problem now is that ford will no longer will support this repair method and will do nothing about it. *jb
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
07/01/2002
 While driving truck shakes.*ak
SUSPENSION - REAR
04/05/1999101/01/1999
 Rear differential ring and pinion gear failed. manufacturer provided interim repair until component manufacturer (dana) can provide a permenent compnent(s) replacement. rear end still makes driveline vibration/noise at 60 mph under load. failure of this component could render vehicle unable to move under it's own power or be towed to a repair facility leaving the motorist stranded.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/12/2007110/09/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f53. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the part for the recall repair was unavailable. there had been no failure to date. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage was 58,200. updated 3/11/08 updated 03/11/08 *tr
WHEELS - RIM
02/01/1999710/21/1998
 Acuride rims defective hindering steering and causing vibration. nlm