2001 ford motorhome, recall 05s28, received notice of this recall 9/2007, ford is unable or unwilling to provide parts to reactivate cruise control. Latest estimate of parts availability is 6/2008. This is unacceptable.
The worst 2001 Ford F-53 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Ford F-53 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Excessive amount of water into the air filter and a loss of power while driving in the rain. 1999-2004...
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include...
- Popping noise and/or sway/lean during low speed turning maneuvers. also including ford F53 MY2004. tt
- Concerns with motorhome generators shutting off when fuel tank reads 1/4 full. tt
- Some vehicles built before 10/15/2001 may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf springs. this bulletin...
- Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating from the front end of the vehicle while turning...
- Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise in the front end. tt
- Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. tt
What 2001 Ford F-53 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer has experienced the following: steering wanders/constant, must hold the vehicle in the middle travel lane/also on rough roads, windy conditions, and when being passed by trucks (increased compensation required). This may contribute to the fatigue and excessive tire/component wear. Tsb#1298/bsn 147-coachmen aurora motorhome scc
Vibration at or about 55 miles per hour. Beach ford will not fix. Purchesed from camper country in myrtle beach they are just sales have taken it to ford at least 4 times. Took it to red bay alabama to manufacturer had drivetrain checked at sti in alabama tires trued to wheels and still have the vibration.
The left front wheel locked up due to a hub casting defect, the problem was a factory production problem, the lubrication barrel for bearings on the left side of the chassis had been empty since august, everything from the spindle to the hub was damaged and needs replaced.
While driving 30-35 MPH front left wheel locked up. Towed vehicle to dealer who said there was a hub casting defect, and there was a recall due shortly. A few days later, ford company changed that to it being a factory production problem. No lubrication was done on that component. Left front wheel was destroyed. *ak the consumer states that the manufacturer has not issued a recall notice for this known safety defect.
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Questions about the 2001 Ford F-53
Is the 2001 Ford F-53 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-53, fewer than a typical F-53 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford F-53?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-53 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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