The worst 2002 Ford F-53 problems
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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 2002 Ford F-53 14
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
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Questions about the 2002 Ford F-53
Is the 2002 Ford F-53 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Ford F-53.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford F-53?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2002 Ford F-53 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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