Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2000 Ford F53 peaked in 2001, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2000 Ford F53
Other, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Feb 23, 2001 to May 14, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year13.6M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2000 other
Severity index0.02000 others average 7.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2000 Ford F53 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2000 Ford F53
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-336 | Aug 3, 2007 | On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under… | Speed control | 3,600,000 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2000 Ford F53
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 14, 20043,000 milesConcord, OHService brakes, Rotor, Accelerator pedal
THE FACTORY THROTTLE IS TOO LONG, AND HAS 6 QUARTER INCH NUTS AROUND THE CABLE WHICH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE 6 INCH NUT JAMS/STICKS THE THROTTLE STAYS WIDE OPEN. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE MOTOR HOME CONTINUOUS TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT IS TURNED OFF. ALSO, LEFT REAR ROTOR CRACKED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER WAS RUSTED. THIS RENDERED THE REAR BRAKES INOPERATIVE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10073642 - Filed Feb 23, 2001Cameron Park, CAEngine
INCORRECT OIL DIP STICKS,ALLOWING VEHICLE TO CONSUME TOO MUCH OIL, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 881311
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
25 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 07212 Oct 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE - 041601 Nov 14, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT - 031404 Aug 23, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. - 13079 Aug 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. *TT - 020909 Dec 13, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER AND A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. 1999-2004 SUPER DUTY F-53 STRIPPED CHAS. *TT - 15925 May 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE ORIGINATING FROMTHE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT - 16071 Jul 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *TT - 16022 Jul 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR OVER BUMPS. *TT - 021712 Aug 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH MOTORHOME GENERATORS SHUTTING OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL. *TT - 0299 May 13, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT - 0263 Apr 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE FLOATING ON TOP OF FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER. *TT - 0272 Apr 15, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR CONDITION AIR COMING OUT OF DEFROST OR A PERCEIVED AIR CONDITIONER CUTTING OUT WHEN TRAVELING ON A LONG UPHILL GRADE. *TT - 02141 Jul 22, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING TIP LINER. *TT - 14160 Mar 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TT - 010604 Mar 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT - 0147 Mar 5, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT - 002002 Sep 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 - 00B47 Sep 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING VIN PLATE ERROR. *JB - 00B48 Jul 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF TORQUE ON CERTAIN FASTENERS. *JB - 00S12 Jul 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD FOR SAFETY RECALL 00S12 REGARDING THE PUSH ROD BRAKE RETAINER CLIP INSPECTION / INSTALLATION. *JB - 00219 Oct 16, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TIRE AND WHEEL-INDUCED VIBRATION CONCERNS. *JB - 00202 Oct 2, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB - 13990 Mar 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT - 8376 Mar 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT - 996838 Aug 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.