Fleetwood Pace Arrow overheating problems

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 27,200 miles · WA

On august 28, 2015 my motorhome, built on a ford f53 chassis, sputtered to a halt on a busy freeway due to a failing overheated fuel pump. The ford part number for this failed pump is f6pu9h307db. My fuel pump, which I had replaced only three years earlier on july 10, 2010 for the exact same problem, had only 750 miles of use on it. The replacement pump's overheating failure had again endangered myself, and everyone traveling in the immediate area. My motorhome's gvwr is 17,000 pounds. On a vehicle weighing 17,000+ pounds, these fuel pumps need to be bulitproof!! This latest fuel pump repair cost me $1,323. The previous new pump, replaced just three years ago at a ford dealership, cost me $1,143. Ford claims the pump I replaced just three years ago is out of warranty (a warranty of just 2yrs or 12,5000 miles, whichever comes first), and ford has denied any responsibility. If one researches "ford f53 fuel pump problem" on google you will find hundreds of accounts by motorists of the failure of this vehicle's fuel pumps. Ford refuses to fix the problem with this fuel pump! Why would they? Ford makes more than $1,000 with each failure. And, the government refuses to force ford to do the responsible thing. Which is to fix this extremely dangerous problem. It's only because of pure luck, and the determination of responsible the drivers of these large vehicles, that the repeated failure of these pumps hasn't caused serious accidents, and death. Or, have there already been such accidents and deaths? My new fuel pump for this vehicle, which also is warranted for only two years, or 12,500 miles, is part number f6pz9h307db. These fuel pumps are so dangerous that the government should require that ford account to them for every replacement pump installed over the last ten years. These fuel pump failures aren't happening because of poor user maintenance.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 54,966 miles · TN

Continuous brake failure after repeated repair attempts. The parking brake locks and has to be disconnected from the hydro-boost. Replaced first transmission with complete internal failure due to overheating from brakes (front disc and parking) locking up at highway speeds. 11/13/07 - engine failed and had to be replaced as a result of the brakes placing undue strain on the drivetrain at highway speeds. The torque convertor was replaced at the same time as the engine due to the brake problems. 11/12/10 - a second transmission failed and needs to be replaced with only 59,190 miles with no overdrive or reverse gears. The parking brake drum for this vehicle is mounted on the rear of the transmission which allows excess heat to build up and damage the transmission and the engine. In addition, an aftermarket transmission filter (placed in the transmission cooling line between the transmission and the radiator) was installed by the manufacturer of the motor home and found to be clogged. Research discovered the manufacturer of the filter went out of business when they failed to engineer a bypass valve into the filter which caused transmission and/or engine failure complaints and lawsuits.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 fleetwood pace arrow motor home with a workhorse w22 chassis. While driving 55 MPH, the brakes were applied and they overheated. He drove onto the side of the road and waited a half hour for the brakes to cool off. The contact referenced recall 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times who replaced the calibers, rotors and the brake pads. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood pace arrow motor home. The contact stated that he was informed about the workhorse chassis recall 50901-c in 2007 and the manufacturer advised him that there were no parts to repair it. The brake system overheated and the contact had to pull over to prevent it from becoming worse. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · IN

Under normal driving conditions the brakes on my 2004 fleetwood pace arrow motorhome (workhorse chassis)will periodically not release after being used to slow or stop the motorhome. This causes severe overheating at the effected brake and necessitates to pull off the road, let the brake cool, and hope it releases. The first incident occurred around april 2009 and I thought maybe it was due to stop and go traffic but I was suspicious of the smell of burning brakes. I received the first safety recall notice from workhorse in april of 2009, but no parts were available to fix the problem. I had been advised by a workhorse service center that if I tap on the overheated brake with a hammer it may release sooner (normal cool-down time would be about 1 to 1 1/2 hours . The fourth incident occurred in early oct 2009 and was quite severe. When I tapped on the brake with a hammer, burning embers fell from the brake. I let it cool awhile and then began to pour water on it. I cooled it with water for about 1 hour and finally it released. Total time off the road was around 2 1/2 hours. The next day I called my local authorized workhorse service center (kelley chevrolet) and made an appt.. Upon examining the problem, kelley determined that the visible criteria on the brake did not match the criteria for the recall. Kelley called the workhorse rep who suggested to lubricate the sliders, which kelley did. (my $200 expense) I put the motorhome in storage in mid oct 2009. I received an interim recall notice from workhorse december 2009 stating the parts are still not available. I re-activated the motorhome early april 2010 to prepare for my april 16 trip. The normal 2 1/2 hour trip took about 4 1/4 hours as I was off the road pouring water on the brakes. I called workhorse who said they can only authorize work per the recall. I took the rv back to kelly april 19. I am in constant fear of a fire or loosing brakes altogether causing an accident. Legal action will be taken if need.

Filed May 30, 2008 · Brakes · 26,039 miles · TX

While driving my 2004 pace arrow motorhome, my ABS warning light came on; when I stopped to check out the vehicle, I noted that the right front wheel was smoking. Immediately drove 12 miles to an rv service facility, where it was discovered that the brake caliper had frozen in an engaged position, overheating the wheel components and disabling the ABS system for all 4 wheels. Upon further investigation, I found that workhorse, the chassis mfr. For my rv, had issued a safety recall for faulty brake calipers for the 3 model years preceding my unit. The service facility replaced the following parts: r/f caliper, wheel speed sensor, front wheel cap, wheel seal, brake pads, brake fluid.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Acceleration · MN

Consumer was concerned that he could have the same deactivation switch problem in his motorhome that is in his f150. The consumer received a recall on the cruise control deactivation switch (part number f3ta-9f924ca-5219). The consumer also owns a 2000 pace arrow which is built on a ford f53 chassis, VIN number [xxx]. The part number for the cruise control activation switch in this vehicle is almost identical to the one recalled on the consumer's f150 (part number f3ta-9f924ca-9123). The consumer believes the same overheating problem could exist in his motorhome. He contacted the manufacturer and was told that there was no recall on the motorhome. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Brakes · TN

The autobrake and parking brake failed almost causing vehicle to hit a parked vehicle, the dealer stated that the autobrake shoes and drum overheated, the dealer also adjusted the autobrake and parking brake pedal and replaced the brake switch on the pump, however this did not remedy the problem as the brakes failed again.

Filed Mar 22, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Brakes overheat while descending grade. (see attachment)

Filed Nov 30, 1995 · Brakes · NY

While the vehicle at any speed brakes overheat, smoke coming from the brakes and has a smell. Tt