1996 Ford F-53 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Ford F-53 recalls

Most common 1996 Ford F-53 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2015-07-28, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR UPON DEPRESSING AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT TWO YEARS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 09/17/15*LJ UPDATED 12/13/2017*CN

2002-07-09, Fuel System, Gasoline
WHIRRING NOISE FROM FUEL PUMP AS DESCRIBED IN FORD TECHNICAL BULLETIN AND LOSS OF SENDING UNIT SIGNAL TO FUEL GAUGE. PARTS DEPT AND SERVISOR FOR LOCAL FORD DEALER ADMIT SEVERAL UNITS REPLACED USING SPECIFIED FIELD REVISION PARTS SEPARATING FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT USING NEW DESIGN JUMPER HARNESS. NOT COVERED BY ANY KNOWN RECALL. COST TO UNFORTUNATE CONSUMER, $371.80 FOR PARTS PLUS $75.00 PER HOUR WITH NO TIME ESTIMATE. ANY MALFUNCTION IN THE FULE TANK AND DELIVERY SYSTEM ALONG WITH THE GAUGING SYSTEM POWERED BY ELECTRICITY IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AS I SEE IT AS A FORMER OSHA ASSOCIATE (WITH MY FORMER EMPLOYER, BEFORE RETIREMENT).*AK

1996 Ford F-53 questions

Does the 1996 Ford F-53 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford F-53: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford F-53?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford F-53 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.