Ford F53 1990
Model F53 made in 1990 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1990
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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/12/1991 | 6 | 04/01/1990 | |
| While driving applied the brakes and the vehicle will not stop. the pedal goes all the way to the floor when attemping to apply the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| The disc brakes on all four wheels failed to release when brakes were applied. the outside brake pads rubbed against rotors. this caused rotors to overheat. can have it repaired, but week later problem with disc brakes would reappear. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/08/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was coming down i 65 in idiana . turned right into a rest area. then had to make a left, and motorhome would not turn left, and steering was stuck. consumer sayd it was the steering stablizer. *ak | |||