2001 FORD F53 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FORD F53
The 2001 FORD F53 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FORD F53
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 FORD F53, potentially affecting up to 3,600,000 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FORD F53
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD F53. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelshubcapcover | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2001 FORD MOTORHOME, RECALL 05S28, RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL 9/2007, FORD IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE PARTS TO REACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL. LATEST ESTIMATE OF PARTS AVAILABILITY IS 6/2008. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: STEERING WANDERS/CONSTANT, MUST HOLD THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE TRAVEL LANE/ALSO ON ROUGH ROADS, WINDY CONDITIONS, AND WHEN BEING PASSED BY TRUCKS (INCREASED COMPENSATION REQUIRED). THIS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE FATIGUE AND EXCESSIVE TIRE/COMPONENT WEAR. TSB#1298/BSN 147-COACHMEN AURORA MOTORHOME SCC
VIBRATION AT OR ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. BEACH FORD WILL NOT FIX. PURCHESED FROM CAMPER COUNTRY IN MYRTLE BEACH THEY ARE JUST SALES HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD AT LEAST 4 TIMES. TOOK IT TO RED BAY ALABAMA TO MANUFACTURER HAD DRIVETRAIN CHECKED AT STI IN ALABAMA TIRES TRUED TO WHEELS AND STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION. *AK
VIBRATION AT OR ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. BEACH FORD WILL NOT FIX. PURCHESED FROM CAMPER COUNTRY IN MYRTLE BEACH THEY ARE JUST SALES HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD AT LEAST 4 TIMES. TOOK IT TO RED BAY ALABAMA TO MANUFACTURER HAD DRIVETRAIN CHECKED AT STI IN ALABAMA TIRES TRUED TO WHEELS AND STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION. *AK
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP DUE TO A HUB CASTING DEFECT, THE PROBLEM WAS A FACTORY PRODUCTION PROBLEM, THE LUBRICATION BARREL FOR BEARINGS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHASSIS HAD BEEN EMPTY SINCE AUGUST, EVERYTHING FROM THE SPINDLE TO THE HUB WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 2001 FORD F53
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FORD F53 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FORD F53
Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FORD F53. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0299 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT
15116 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS INOPERATIVE. *SLC
011005 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME 6.8L EQUIPPED SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES THE OIL LEVEL READINGS ONTHE ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) MAY READ INACCURATE (LOW), WHEN THE ACTUAL LEVELS ARE WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS AND ADEQUATE OIL VOLUME IS IN THE SUMP. *TT
01B65 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING CERTAIN 2001 MODELYEAR VEHICLES FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION. *TT
00202 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FORD F53
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F53
- 1998 FORD F53 — 1 complaint
- 1999 FORD F53 — 18 complaints
- 2000 FORD F53 — 3 complaints
- 2001 FORD F53 (current)
- 2002 FORD F53 — 0 complaints
- 2003 FORD F53 — 4 complaints
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