1999 FORD F53 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 FORD F53
The 1999 FORD F53 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 FORD F53
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 FORD F53, potentially affecting up to 4,498,739 vehicles.
Recall 07V336000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 3,600,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON 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: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS 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...
View full details →Recall 99V062001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 898,739 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE 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,...
Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD F53
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD F53. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfronthub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
FORD 1999 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS -LOSS OF POWER IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. WATER FOUND IN AIR INTAKE - LOWER BOWL. *JB
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
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
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Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD F53
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD F53 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD F53
Ford Motor Company has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 FORD F53. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
021712 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CONCERNS WITH MOTORHOME GENERATORS SHUTTING OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL. *TT
0164 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT
0173 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
010702 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
010604 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT
002002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 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. *JB
8253 — SUSPENSION
SUBJECT ADDRESSES WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE CONCERNS. *TT
996838 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT
6725 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
13016 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD F53
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 FORD F53.
Other Model Years of the FORD F53
- 1994 FORD F53 — 0 complaints
- 1998 FORD F53 — 1 complaint
- 1999 FORD F53 (current)
- 2000 FORD F53 — 3 complaints
- 2001 FORD F53 — 6 complaints
- 2002 FORD F53 — 0 complaints
- 2003 FORD F53 — 4 complaints
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