Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F53, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Suspension4
- Power train2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Wheels1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
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.
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, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 1999 Ford F53: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637859 | 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 |
| 636194 | CONCERNS WITH MOTORHOME GENERATORS SHUTTING OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL. *TT |
| 636101 | SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT |
| 636029 | INFORMATION ON GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE FLOATING ON TOP OF FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER. *TT |
| 635980 | 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 |
| 619503 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT |
| 619424 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT |
| 619341 | SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 619269 | SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 619267 | SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT OR MAY START OUT IN 2ND GEAR. *TT |
| 618655 | 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 |
| 618553 | VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TIRE AND WHEEL-INDUCED VIBRATION CONCERNS. *JB |
| 618540 | SOME VEHICLES MAY INGEST AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB |
| 612688 | SUBJECT ADDRESSES WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE CONCERNS. *TT |
| 610759 | SOME MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 6092044 | CONCERNS WITH OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TOWER. *TT |
| 6092043 | SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE CONCERNS. *TT |
| 6091881 | SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. *TT |
| 608781 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE, STALL OR LACK OF POWER WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *TT |
| 608445 | INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 606959 | SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT TIRE AND WHEEL VIBRATION CONCERNS. *TT |
| 606866 | CONCERNS WITH WHEEL AND TIRE VIBRATION / SHAKE. *TT |
| 605329 | CONCERNS WITH BATTERY DRAW THROUGH THE COURTESY LAMP RELAY. *TT |
| 605318 | CONCERNS WITH TIRE AND WHEEL VIBRATIONS. *TT |
| 603668 | SOME MOTORHOME GAS POWERED GENERATORS THAT DRAW FUEL FROM THE CHANSSIS FUEL TANK MAY SHUT OFF BEFORE THE FUEL TANK LEVEL REACHES 1/4 FULL. *YC |
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NHTSA investigations
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