1997 Ford F-53 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Ford F-53 recalls

Most common 1997 Ford F-53 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2014-06-02, Power Train
THE SPEED CONTROL KEPT KICKING THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO A LOWER GEAR GOING DOWN STATE ROAD 64 TO PATOKA LAKE, WHEN I FINALLY ARRIVED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SO HOT, IT HAD STARTED TO SLIP. I TRIED TO BACK INTO MY CAMP SITE, AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO LEAK OIL ALL OVER THE PAD. AFTER IT COOLED OFF, WE PUT MORE TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THE SYSTEM, AND TRIED IT, IT MOVED, BUT STILL WASN'T FEELING RIGHT WHEN IT SHIFTED, I DROVE IT HOME, TO [XXX]AND WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE IT WOULD NOT BACK UP AT ALL, IT IS NOW PARKED ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. WHAT DO I DO??? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2007-12-07, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F53 CHASSIS. IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). HE RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTICE IN OCTOBER. HE CALLED THE DEALERS IN THE AREA AND THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE, EVEN THOUGH THE NOTICE STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SEVERITY AND INSTRUCTIONS OF THE DEFECT. HE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FORD RECALL NUMBER IS 05S28. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 02-19-08 *BF UPDATED 02/14/

2002-11-13, Suspension
THE FRONT AXLE ON THESE CHASSIS'S SHIFT AND WITHOUT WARNING PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO A SEVERE FRONT END SHIMMY. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL IS TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD AND SLOW THE VEHICLE TO APPROX. 20 MPH WHILE IN TRAFFIC USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CREATING A HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE MOTORING PUBLIC. DT

1997 Ford F-53 questions

Does the 1997 Ford F-53 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 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 1997 Ford F-53?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.