NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2003 Ford F53, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD F53.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 | 100.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 50.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 50.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
0 recalls.
0 investigations; 0 open.
8 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
Date: 2007-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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
Date: 2005-11-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Date: 2004-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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
Date: 2004-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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.
Date: 2004-06-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
POPPING NOISE AND/OR SWAY/LEAN DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. ALSO INCLUDING FORD F53 MY2004. *TT
Date: 2002-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
CONCERNS WITH MOTORHOME GENERATORS SHUTTING OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL. *TT
Date: 2002-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR OVER BUMPS. *TT
Date: 2002-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
SOME MOTORHOMES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| F53 | 2 |
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