2014 FORD F-53 Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 2014 FORD F-53
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD F-53. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
AN ALMOST NEW 2014 NEWMAR BAY STAR 3303 MOTORHOME WITH A FORD V10 GASOLINE ENGINE ON A FORD CHASSIS. MY FAMILY AND I WERE PREPARING TO LEAVE ON OUR FIRST BIG FAMILY OUTING IN OUR NEW RV. AT THE LAST MINUTE WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE A GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED. UPON VACATING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WAS SEEN DRIPPING FROM THE HOT EXHAUST PIPES UNDER THE RV. THE RV WAS SHUT OFF AND TOWED TO A FORD TRUCK GARAGE. FORD TECHS DISCOVERED GASOLINE UNDER PRESSURE WAS SQUIRTING ONTO THE ENGINE EXHAUST AND WITHIN MINUTES OF LEAVING ON OUR VACATION THE GAS FUMES WOULD HAVE IGNITED AND EXPLODED. THE FIRE WOULD NOW HAVE BE FUELED BY GAS FROM A MELTED HIGH PRESSURE PLASTIC GASOLINE LINE. THEN, AS A RV WITH THE ENGINE LOCATED BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS, THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION WOULD HAVE PREVENTED ANYONE FROM EXITING THROUGH THE DOOR. THE GASOLINE...
Other 2014 FORD F-53 Problem Areas
Structurebody
6 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint