1999 Ford F-53 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford F-53. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V336000Aug 3, 20073,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford F-53 1995–2002, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 99V062001Mar 30, 1999898,739 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford F-53 1999, Explorer 1997–1999, Ranger 1998–1999 +6 more

  Reported issue: 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 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l…

  Possible consequence: If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.

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NHTSA investigations

• SQ00020Engine stallingClosed · Dec 6, 2000

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