Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Ford F53 peaked in 2000, 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
2001 Ford F53
Other, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 12, 2000 to Feb 29, 2008.
Recall campaigns covering this model year13.6M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2001 other
Severity index0.02001 others average 8.5
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 2001 Ford F53 name suspension
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 2001 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 2001 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.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 29, 2008Failure Sep 18, 2007North Haven, CTVehicle speed control
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
NHTSA complaint 10219650 - Filed Jan 27, 2003Amherst, VASteering
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
NHTSA complaint 10003813 - Filed May 29, 2002Failure Dec 12, 2001Murrells Inlet, SCDriveshaft, Suspension
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
NHTSA complaint 762401 - Filed Jan 3, 2001Failure Dec 4, 2000Tucson, AZWheel bearing
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
NHTSA complaint 558688 - Filed Dec 12, 2000Failure Dec 4, 2000Tuscon, AZHubcap/cover
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A HUB CASTING DEFECT, AND THERE WAS A RECALL DUE SHORTLY. A FEW DAYS LATER, FORD COMPANY CHANGED THAT TO IT BEING A FACTORY PRODUCTION PROBLEM. NO LUBRICATION WAS DONE ON THAT COMPONENT. LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS DESTROYED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS KNOWN SAFETY DEFECT. *YH
NHTSA complaint 876364
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
22 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. - 04112 Jun 14, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POPPING NOISE AND/OR SWAY/LEAN DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. ALSO INCLUDING FORD F53 MY2004. *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 - 15398 Nov 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT - 15116 Aug 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS INOPERATIVE. *SLC - 01135 Jul 9, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION, HAVING A TRANSMISSION BUILD DATE BETWEEN 7/27/2000 AND 3/23/2001, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT, DELAYED OR NO SECOND GEAR CONDITION. *TT - 011005 May 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. … - 01B65 May 2, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FIELD ACTION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INSUFFICIENT GREASE IN EITHER OF THE FRONT WHEEL INNER BEARINGS. *TT - 01B65 Mar 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING CERTAIN 2001 MODELYEAR VEHICLES FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION. *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 - 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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.