2008 FORD F-53 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FORD F-53
The 2008 FORD F-53 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FORD F-53
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-53. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 FORD F-53
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-53. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NEWMARK CAYON STAR RV. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A 2008 FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR UPON ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL AFTER DOWN SHIFTING AND APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THAT THE FOUR CALIPERS AND ROTORS, FIVE BRAKE LINES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,960. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CALIPERS WERE STICKING IN APPLIED POSITION RESULTING IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEELEND. THIS CAUSED BRAKE DRAG. THIS CAUSED 2 BRAKE LINES TO RUPTURE. UPDATED 1/16/15 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2008 FORD F-53
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FORD F-53 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FORD F-53
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FORD F-53
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-53
- 2007 FORD F-53 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FORD F-53 (current)
- 2010 FORD F-53 — 1 complaint
- 2011 FORD F-53 — 9 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-53 — 1 complaint
- 2013 FORD F-53 — 10 complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints