There have been 4 safety recalls for the Ford F53. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford F53.
If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-350, 1999 Ford F-450 Sd, 1999 Ford F-550 Sd, 1999 Ford F53, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4. 0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through March 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4. 0l ohv/sohc or 5. 0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2. 5l, 3. 0l ffv/efi or 4.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Brake fluid loses viscosity when it overheats, causingloss of brakes or increased vehicle stopping distance which may result in anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Ford F53, 1990 Ford F53, 1991 Ford F53, 1992 Ford F53, 1993 Ford F53 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford E-150, 1993 Ford E-150, 1994 Ford E-150, 1995 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1998 Ford E-150, 1999 Ford E-150, 2000 Ford E-150, 2001 Ford E-150, 2002 Ford E-150, 2003 Ford E-150, 1992 Ford E-250, 1993 Ford E-250, 1994 Ford E-250, 1995 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1998 Ford E-250, 1999 Ford E-250, 2000 Ford E-250, 2001 Ford E-250, 2002 Ford E-250, 2003 Ford E-250, 1992 Ford E-350, 1993 Ford E-350, 1994 Ford E-350, 1995 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1998 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford E-350, 2000 Ford E-350, 2001 Ford E-350, 2002 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-350, 1992 Ford E-450, 1993 Ford E-450, 1994 Ford E-450, 1995 Ford E-450, 1996 Ford E-450, 1997 Ford E-450, 1998 Ford E-450, 1999 Ford E-450, 2000 Ford E-450, 2001 Ford E-450, 2002 Ford E-450, 2003 Ford E-450, 1992 Ford E-550, 1993 Ford E-550, 1994 Ford E-550, 1995 Ford E-550, 1996 Ford E-550, 1997 Ford E-550, 1998 Ford E-550, 1999 Ford E-550, 2000 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford E-550, 2002 Ford E-550, 2003 Ford E-550, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 1993 Ford F-250 Sd, 1994 Ford F-250 Sd, 1995 Ford F-250 Sd, 1996 Ford F-250 Sd, 1997 Ford F-250 Sd, 1999 Ford F-250 Sd, 2000 Ford F-250 Sd, 2001 Ford F-250 Sd, 2002 Ford F-250 Sd, 2003 Ford F-250 Sd, 1993 Ford F-350 Sd, 1994 Ford F-350 Sd, 1995 Ford F-350 Sd, 1996 Ford F-350 Sd, 1997 Ford F-350 Sd, 1999 Ford F-350 Sd, 2000 Ford F-350 Sd, 2001 Ford F-350 Sd, 2002 Ford F-350 Sd, 2003 Ford F-350 Sd, 1993 Ford F-450 Sd, 1994 Ford F-450 Sd, 1995 Ford F-450 Sd, 1996 Ford F-450 Sd, 1997 Ford F-450 Sd, 1999 Ford F-450 Sd, 2000 Ford F-450 Sd, 2001 Ford F-450 Sd, 2002 Ford F-450 Sd, 2003 Ford F-450 Sd, 1993 Ford F-550 Sd, 1994 Ford F-550 Sd, 1995 Ford F-550 Sd, 1996 Ford F-550 Sd, 1997 Ford F-550 Sd, 1999 Ford F-550 Sd, 2000 Ford F-550 Sd, 2001 Ford F-550 Sd, 2002 Ford F-550 Sd, 2003 Ford F-550 Sd, 1994 Ford F53, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Windstar, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 Mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in an underhood fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Ford Bronco, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford E-150, 1993 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1998 Ford E-150, 1999 Ford E-150, 2000 Ford E-150, 2001 Ford E-150, 2002 Ford E-150, 2003 Ford E-150, 1992 Ford E-250, 1993 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1998 Ford E-250, 1999 Ford E-250, 2000 Ford E-250, 2001 Ford E-250, 2002 Ford E-250, 2003 Ford E-250, 1992 Ford E-350, 1993 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1998 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford E-350, 2000 Ford E-350, 2001 Ford E-350, 2002 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-450, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1993 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-450 Sd, 1995 Ford F-53, 1996 Ford F-53, 1997 Ford F-53, 1998 Ford F53, 1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1993 Ford Taurus Sho, 1994 Ford Taurus Sho, 1995 Ford Taurus Sho, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Mercury Capri, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 2009 | Vehicle Speed Control | 4,500,000 |
| Aug. 3, 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,600,000 |
| Mar. 30, 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control | 898,739 |
| Sep. 13, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 17,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 2001 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 2000 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1999 Ford F53 | 2 |
| 1998 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1994 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1991 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1990 Ford F53 | 1 |
| 1989 Ford F53 | 1 |