Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2003 Ford F53 peaked in 2019, 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
2003 Ford F53
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 4, 2019 to Mar 9, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2003 other
Severity index0.02003 others average 9.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2003 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
No recall campaign lists the 2003 Ford F53
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2003 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 Mar 9, 2021Failure Mar 6, 202169,000 milesRiverside, CAEngine
SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSES DANGEROUS CONDITION OF LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND RAW FUEL/AIR MIXTURE BEING RELEASED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint 11399869 - Filed Jun 4, 2019Failure May 31, 201918,000 milesArlington, TXEngine, Fuel/propulsion system, Vehicle speed control
LOSS OF POWER DRIVING IN THE RAIN. EXCESSIVE WATER IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. COMMUNICATION NUMBER: 020909, DATE: 2004-12-13CATEGORY: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINESUMMARY: 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
NHTSA complaint 11217737
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 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 - 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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.