Ford F53 2000

Model F53 made in 2000 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 2000

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.

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04160111/14/20050522810018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt01/12/2006
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
03140408/23/20040416110011162Engine 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 03-14-04.01/06/2005
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
1307908/01/19996091881Some motorhome chassis may exhibit intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driven in the rain. *tt11/16/2000
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
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
027204/15/2002636005Some 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. *tt11/04/2002
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
00B4709/01/2000618583Owner notification program regarding vin plate error. *jb04/17/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
00B4807/01/2000618573Subject regarding shift cable inspection and verification of torque on certain fasteners. *jb04/17/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
1399003/01/2000612903Some vehicles equipped with rear anti-lock brakes may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1113 / c1115 / c1185. *tt06/13/2000
837603/01/2000612774Some vehicles equipped with rear anti-lock brakes may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1113 / c1115 / c1185. *tt06/12/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
026304/01/2002636029Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder. *tt11/04/2002
00S1207/01/2000618572Subject regarding demonstration / delivery hold for safety recall 00s12 regarding the push rod brake retainer clip inspection / installation. *jb04/17/2001
SUSPENSION
1592505/01/2002637830Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating fromthe front end of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. *tt12/06/2002
1607107/01/2002636269Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise in the front end. *tt11/07/2002
1602207/01/2002636214Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating from the front end of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel or over bumps. *tt11/06/2002
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1416003/01/2001620302A condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble code p0340 (camshaft position (cmp) sensor a circuit) stored, accompanied with a driveability concern. *tt07/24/2001

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
112/01/1999
 Incorrect oil dip sticks,allowing vehicle to consume too much oil, which could eventually result in engine failure. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
30002
 The factory throttle is too long, and has 6 quarter inch nuts around the cable which is located behind the gas pedal. when the 6 inch nut jams/sticks the throttle stays wide open. when this occurs the motor home continuous to accelerate until it is turned off. also, left rear rotor cracked, causing the brake pads to wear out prematurely. the problem occurred because the rear brake caliper was rusted. this rendered the rear brakes inoperative.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
30002
 The factory throttle is too long, and has 6 quarter inch nuts around the cable which is located behind the gas pedal. when the 6 inch nut jams/sticks the throttle stays wide open. when this occurs the motor home continuous to accelerate until it is turned off. also, left rear rotor cracked, causing the brake pads to wear out prematurely. the problem occurred because the rear brake caliper was rusted. this rendered the rear brakes inoperative.*ak

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