Whenever it rains water gets inside of engine air filter on the motorhome chassis. This causes engine to shutdown. Would stall out when starting. Tsb #13079 on chassis. Dealer could not repair problem and get water out of engine. *ak
1999 Ford F-53: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 15 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-53 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
What owners say
Winnabago adventurer on ford chassis: defective air filter becomes to pick mositure which causes the sensor to malfunction, causing the vehicle to hesitate and stall which may cause a crash. Ford is putting out a tsb, but not a recall. Ford still does not have parts for the fix. Please provide further information.
Air filter sucks in water when it rains, causing the engine to stall. Ford has issued a tsb on the vehicle; however there is no solution. Manufacturer has been notified.
Engine stalled while driving in the rain due to rain intering the air filter. Yh
When raining, water seeps into air intake and causes car to stall. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Excessive amount of water into the air filter and a loss of power while driving in the rain
- Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain
- Some motorhome chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine...
- Some motorhome chassis vehicles equpped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain
- Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-53 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-53?
5 of 15 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-53 (33%) mention engine stalls while driving.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford F-53?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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