| Suspension | 1100.0%ODI 11191615 · 22,000 miWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A SUDDEN AND DISTINCT DETERIORATION IN HANDLING, SO SEVERE THAT IN CROSSWINDS OR WHEN BEING PASSED BY A SEMI-TRAILER IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STAY IN MY LANE OR ON THE ROAD. WHEN I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE I FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR BUSHING BRACKET, MOUNTING BOLTS, AND NUTS WERE ALL MISSING, EFFECTIVELY DISCONNECTING THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR AND CAUSING DANGEROUS BODY ROLL. IN TRYING TO DETERMINE HOW THIS OCCURRED I FOUND A THREAD ON THE WWW.IRV2.COM FORUM INDICATING TH… Look up ODI 11191615 at NHTSA ↗ | 225.0%ODI 11021254THE REAR STABILIZER BAR (ALSO CALLED AN ANTI-SWAY BAR) BRACKET BOLTS CAME LOOSE. THE UNIT HAD UNDER 5,000 MILES ON IT. I TORQUED THE BOLTS AND THEY CAME LOOSE AGAIN AFTER ANOTHER FEW THOUSAND MILES. I WAS A CERTIFIED ASE TECHNICIAN AND ALSO AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR FOR 35 YEARS (RETIRED) AND EVENTUALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH LOCK TIGHT ON THE BOLT THREADS. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES ON THE F-53 RV CHASSIS. BECAUSE THE BOLTS WERE JUST LOOSE NO DRIVING ISSUES WERE NOTICED. MANY HAVE REPORTED TO ME ABOUT MISSING BOLTS… Look up ODI 11021254 at NHTSA ↗ | 317.6%ODI 10651911 · 2,000 miUPPER MOUNTING BOLT ON FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) SHOCK ABSORBER WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE. *TR Look up ODI 10651911 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 10862217 · 5,000 miBOLT HOLDING UPPER PART OF REAR DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR BRACKET MISSING. SAME BOLT ON PASSENGER SIDE LOOSE. BRACKET ON DRIVER SIDE BENT AND OUT OF POSITION. BUSHING WALKED UP BAR AND IN CONTACT WITH SPRING SEAT BOLT. Look up ODI 10862217 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 743.8%ODI 11419212The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers Ford (2500 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124) and Power Ford (1101 Montaño Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107) for the recall repair but was informed by the dealers that the facility space was inadequate to perform the recall repair. The contact ha… Look up ODI 11419212 at NHTSA ↗ | 450.0%ODI 11433731My Motorhome is on a f-53 chassis and i am getting the Advanctrac Warrning that Advance trac is disabled and the cruise control shuts down. The cruise control stopping and no advance trac is a big safety problem Look up ODI 11433731 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 117442922026 F-53 Motorhome Chassis Front axle spindle nut and cotter pin inspection Description On your vehicle, the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. Safety Risk A missing spindle nut and cotter pin may cause the wheel to loosen and contact the brake components or detach from the vehicle. This may result in a loss of braking performance or a loss of vehicle control, either of which increases the risk of a crash. You may experience warning signs such as wheel vibration, grinding noises, a change in steering feel… Look up ODI 11744292 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 337.5%ODI 10721785 · 850 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUNSTAR RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2013 FORD F-53 SD CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE TOW HAUL CONTROL BUTTON WAS ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED IN OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE… Look up ODI 10721785 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 213.3%ODI 10819990 · 2,000 miPAGE 32 OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES IN PART, "THE TOW HAUL FEATURE: PROVIDES ENGINE BRAKING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS, WHICH WILL SLOW YOUR VEHICLE AND ASSIST YOU IN CONTROLLING YOUR VEHICLE WHEN DESCENDING A GRADE." I HAVE DESCENDED SEVERAL 8 PERCENT GRADES WITH THE TOW HAUL FEATURE OF MY TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND HAD TO ENGAGE MY BRAKES EXCESSIVELY BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT DOWNSHIFT TO PROVIDE ENGINE BRAKING AS DESCRIBED. THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE OR PREMATURE BRAKE REPLACEMENT. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO 2 AUTHORIZED FORD SERVIC… Look up ODI 10819990 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11080184TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V768000 (SERVICE BRAKES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER TWO MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (LEVITTOWN FORD SERVICE & PARTS CENTER, 980 S BROADWAY, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL T… Look up ODI 11080184 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 531.3%ODI 11440619The following warning messages appeared at once and the cruise control was canceled causing Motorhome to slow suddenly on Turnpike. Hill assist inactive ABS inactive Traction control inactive This happened 3 times in a 2 hour drive on 11/15/2021. It has happened before but eventually goes away. It now happens more frequently. Look up ODI 11440619 at NHTSA ↗ | 112.5%ODI 11466199I have a 2021 Ford F-53 Mobile home. The "AdvanceTrac" and Traction Control Warning Lights intermittently come on during normal driving conditions. This has occurred on multiple trips. Online Blogs show this problem is occurring on other people's automobiles. Ford does not have a RV Service center available to even diagnose this problem until late July. It is currently May. My only option is to let the new RV sit or drive it under these conditions which could be dangerous. Look up ODI 11466199 at NHTSA ↗ | 250.0%ODI 11555597UNKNOWN issue causes safety features Anti-Lock Brake System, Traction Control, and braking feature Hill Start assist to be inoperable. In addition, cruise control system is inoperable. Look up ODI 11555597 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 117442922026 F-53 Motorhome Chassis Front axle spindle nut and cotter pin inspection Description On your vehicle, the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. Safety Risk A missing spindle nut and cotter pin may cause the wheel to loosen and contact the brake components or detach from the vehicle. This may result in a loss of braking performance or a loss of vehicle control, either of which increases the risk of a crash. You may experience warning signs such as wheel vibration, grinding noises, a change in steering feel… Look up ODI 11744292 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 110022292014 FOREST RIVER FR3. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ELECTRIC DOUBLE STEP RECALL NOTICE REPAIRS. *LD UPDATED 07/10/2017*JS Look up ODI 11002229 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.9%ODI 10731445 · 4,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-53. WHILE THE MOTOR COACH WAS PARKED, TWO OF THE SLIDES, AWNINGS, STAIRS, AND THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEATS FAILED TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE AWNING AND STAIRS WERE REPLACED. THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT AND SLIDES WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES WERE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW… Look up ODI 10731445 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 213.3%ODI 10876692 · 1,800 miTOW / HAUL MODE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY ITS ON ALL THE TIME COMING DOWN A GRADE IF YOU LET OFF THE GAS IT STARTS TO DO A HARD DOWNSHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION EVEN IF ITS NOT NECESSARY ITS NOT THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED TO WORK THERE IS A BUTTON TO TURN ON OR OFF THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION. Look up ODI 10876692 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 11341602 · 3,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-53 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BACK-UP CAMERA DETACHED AND BECAME INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLETON CAMPING CENTER (2100 N MCCARTHY RD, APPLETON, WI 54913, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A LOOSENED ELECTRICAL WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.*DT*JB Look up ODI 11341602 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 212.5%ODI 11436128A large hole melted in the front pass through storage compartment, caused by intense heat from the exhaust right below the melted spot. There is no heat shield, and the wiring for the entire coach was also at risk, some of the ceasing melted. This has been verified by a service center. There could have been catastrophic consequences had the wiring melted during travel. The problem was first discovered while traveling in August 2021, but the wiring issue was unknown until October 8, 2021 while at the service center. In addition, both rear wheel… Look up ODI 11436128 at NHTSA ↗ | 112.5%ODI 11466199I have a 2021 Ford F-53 Mobile home. The "AdvanceTrac" and Traction Control Warning Lights intermittently come on during normal driving conditions. This has occurred on multiple trips. Online Blogs show this problem is occurring on other people's automobiles. Ford does not have a RV Service center available to even diagnose this problem until late July. It is currently May. My only option is to let the new RV sit or drive it under these conditions which could be dangerous. Look up ODI 11466199 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 11553403The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V510000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11553403 at NHTSA ↗ | 4100.0%ODI 11635309The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V725000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not a… Look up ODI 11635309 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 640.0%ODI 10853054 · 1,400 miI HAVE A 2016 THOR MOTORHOME ON A 2016 FORD F53 18000 POUND CHASSIS. THE FORD POWERTRAIN IS EQUIPPED WITH A TOW/HAUL SELECTOR. THE TOW/HAUL MODE IS USED FOR VARIOUS REASONS, ONE OF THEM IS THE CAPABILITY OF AUTOMATICALLY DOWN-SHIFTING WHEN DESCENDING STEEP GRADES AND DURING HARD-STOPS. THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH MY 2016 POWERTRAIN, IT SIMPLY ISN'T WORKING AT ALL. NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NORMAL-MODE AND TOW/HAUL MODE. THIS IS "MAJOR" SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DESCENDING GRADES OR PANIC STOPPING AS YOU HAVE ZERO "ENGINE-BREAKING". I HAVE DRIVEN MY NEW MO… Look up ODI 10853054 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11251863 · 6,473 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS GEAR SHIFT CABLE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CROWN FORD (2056 SWAINE STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303, [phone removed]) FOR ROUTINE OIL MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BRACKET. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE CHASSIS. THE … Look up ODI 11251863 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 531.3%ODI 11419212The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers Ford (2500 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124) and Power Ford (1101 Montaño Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107) for the recall repair but was informed by the dealers that the facility space was inadequate to perform the recall repair. The contact ha… Look up ODI 11419212 at NHTSA ↗ | 225.0%ODI 11463085When trying to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle will occasionally lunge a couple feet, then stop moving. This makes the vehicle extremely hazardous when trying to pull into traffic or make a left hand turn with oncoming traffic. It is a transmission issue, as the engine runs fine. I have a picture of the Driver Information Center when this failure occurs that indicates a major transmission problem. The vehicle is still under warranty but no Ford dealer will look at it in the year and a half I have been trying to get it fixed. I have a Ford… Look up ODI 11463085 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11099011 · 35,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FIBER GLASS WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOTOR HOME. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GLUE BETWEEN THE FIBER GLASS AND METAL WAS PEELING AND CAUSED THE SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. Look up ODI 11099011 at NHTSA ↗ | 635.3%ODI 10731445 · 4,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-53. WHILE THE MOTOR COACH WAS PARKED, TWO OF THE SLIDES, AWNINGS, STAIRS, AND THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEATS FAILED TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE AWNING AND STAIRS WERE REPLACED. THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT AND SLIDES WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES WERE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW… Look up ODI 10731445 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11029983 · 18,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT AND HER PETS WERE LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT, AN ENGINEER, WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE LOCK APART AS A TEMPORARY REMEDY TO ALLOW THE PASSENGERS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, DIAGNOSED, OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. Look up ODI 11029983 at NHTSA ↗ | 16.7%ODI 10906754 · 270 miPURCHASED NEW. TOOK HOME FROM DEALER AFTER CUSTOMER INSPECTION BUT BATTERIES WERE DEAD PREVENTING FULL OPERATION OF AMENITIES. SIX DAYS AFTER BEING HOME, WE WERE GOING TO TAKE THE MOTORHOME ON A TRIP. KITCHEN SLIDE WAS OPEN SINCE WE BROUGHT IT HOME. TRY TO RETRACT KITCHEN SLIDE AND IT JAMMED. PROBLEM IS THE ROOM SLIDE IS TOO BIG FOR THE OPENING IN THE WALL CAUSING UNIT TO BIND (ONE MOTOR WORKS, OTHER DOES NOT) OVERLOADING AND BURNING OUT MOTORS. ALSO, METAL SCREWS DRIVEN IN TO CHANNEL IN WALL GOING TO SLIDE MOTORS PENETRATED RED WIRE TO … Look up ODI 10906754 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 11100307 · 3,500 miWHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY THE BUNK DOORS ON MY MOTORHOME FAILED WHERE THE DOOR SCREWS INTO THE HINGE BRAKET CAUSING THE 45LBS DOOR TO FALL OFF. ON A SEPERATE OCCASION ON THE OTHER DOOR, THE WELD IN THE BRACKET FAILED AND THE OTHER DOOR FELL OFF. THESE DOORS ARE IN A STRAIT LINE WITH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS AND IN THE EVENT OF A PANIC STOP OR TRAFFIC COLLISION COULD CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM OR DEATH. THE MANUFACURE OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT ENGINEER THE BRACKETS AND MOUNTING DEVICES PROPERLY AND HAVE CREATED A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN ALL SIMILARLY… Look up ODI 11100307 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 11767605Mechanic during test drive noticed it was not driving normally. He went under truck and found the the main rail was severed all the way through. There was no crash and no impact. Look up ODI 11767605 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Wheels | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 317.6%ODI 108382392014 FORD F-53. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPAIR PROBLEMS. *SMD *CN Look up ODI 10838239 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 11064127 · 3,500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F53 (THOR HURRICANE MOTOR COACH) (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED ALL ACROSS THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEELS AND TIRES WERE THE INCORRECT SIZE FOR THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V634000 (EQUIPMENT). CAMPING WORLD IN GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. Look up ODI 11064127 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11194691 · 2,600 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) FORD F53. WHILE DRIVING AND HAULING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RV VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. JIM CLICK FORD LINCOLN (6244 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711, [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND REALIGNED THE WHEELS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,600. .*BF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTING THE MOBILE HOME BUT MANUFACTURER IDENTIF… Look up ODI 11194691 at NHTSA ↗ | 16.3%ODI 11436128A large hole melted in the front pass through storage compartment, caused by intense heat from the exhaust right below the melted spot. There is no heat shield, and the wiring for the entire coach was also at risk, some of the ceasing melted. This has been verified by a service center. There could have been catastrophic consequences had the wiring melted during travel. The problem was first discovered while traveling in August 2021, but the wiring issue was unknown until October 8, 2021 while at the service center. In addition, both rear wheel… Look up ODI 11436128 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 117442922026 F-53 Motorhome Chassis Front axle spindle nut and cotter pin inspection Description On your vehicle, the front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. Safety Risk A missing spindle nut and cotter pin may cause the wheel to loosen and contact the brake components or detach from the vehicle. This may result in a loss of braking performance or a loss of vehicle control, either of which increases the risk of a crash. You may experience warning signs such as wheel vibration, grinding noises, a change in steering feel… Look up ODI 11744292 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Structure | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 15.9%ODI 10651911 · 2,000 miUPPER MOUNTING BOLT ON FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) SHOCK ABSORBER WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE. *TR Look up ODI 10651911 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 16.7%ODI 11698088The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-53. The contact stated that upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the chassis body had several fractured welds, and the brackets were missing. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brackets holding the chassis body of the frame were fractured. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Look up ODI 11698088 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11208330 · 3,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHADES FAILED TO RETRACT BACK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. GENERAL RV CENTER (13150 SW 16TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34473, [phone removed]) REPAIRED THE SHADE MOTOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. Look up ODI 11208330 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11491692 · 9,000 miThe contact owns a 2019 Thor Motor coach Windsport built on a 2018 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated that while she was cleaning the RV, she noticed that the metal screws that maintained the overhead unit of the driving compartment attached to the ceiling were pulling out. However, the brackets installed on each side of the overhead unit prevented it from falling. An independent RV mechanic diagnosed that the failure was due to metal screws being installed on the wooden surface. The independent mechanic informed the contact that brackets ne… Look up ODI 11491692 at NHTSA ↗ | 133.3%ODI 11675156The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while checking the coolant, the contact became aware that there were several mounting brackets used to secure the hood were missing from the engine compartment. The contact used tape to secure the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V826000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicl… Look up ODI 11675156 at NHTSA ↗ | 212.5%ODI 11640330The contact owns a 2021 Fleetwood Flair built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V607000 (Structure); and was informed by the dealer advised that the RV needed to be inspected to check for the affected cabinet and then to report to the manufacturer for approval before the recall repair could be completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had created an unreasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced th… Look up ODI 11640330 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 11541280 · 7,220 miThe contact owns a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C built on a 2022 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH, the front shade suddenly unfurled, preventing front-view visibility. No warning lights were illuminated. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the shade unfurling motor. The RV was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 7,220. Look up ODI 11541280 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 15.9%ODI 10885661 · 14,500 miTHOR ACE MOTOR HOME IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ONAN GENERATOR AND GENERATOR OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING. GENERATOR NECESSARY TO RUN AIR CONDITIONER TO COOL INTERIOR OF RV DURING IN WARMER MONTHS. GENERATOR WORKS FINE WHEN NOT TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY, BUT CUTS OFF DUE TO OVERHEATING WITHIN MINUTES OF DRIVING IN HOTTER WEATHER. WITHOUT COOLING INTERIOR OF MOTOR HOME BECOMES VERY HOT. Look up ODI 10885661 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 10896472 · 4,000 miI WAS INJURED WALKING INTO THE SLIDE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SIDE OVER THE REAR PASS THROUGH STORAGE AREA.BECAUSE OF THIS LOCATION/DESIGN THE BACK SLIDER IS 57 INCHES FROM THE GROUND .THE PLASTIC MOLDING OF THIS PARTICULAR CORNER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN THE EXPOSURE OF SHARP SHEET METAL EDGE BEING EXPOSED.TWO OF THE FOUR CORNERS HAD SEPARATED IN THIS MANNER POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW IN WHICH A FOURTH SCREW BEING APPLIED DEAD CENTER IN THE CORNER INSTEAD OF 3 SCREWS APPLIED IN A L - SHAPED MANNER.THIS SEP… Look up ODI 10896472 at NHTSA ↗ | 213.3%ODI 10893899 · 3,000 miATWOOD HEATER COVER VENTS FACING INWARD CAUSING WATER TO SHORT CIRCUITS. COULD CAUSE FIRE AND BURN RV. WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ARMS FELL APART WHILE IN USE RENDERI G SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. THOR MOTORCOACH WILL NOT SEND PARTS AND THESE ARE KNOWN DEFECTS TO THEM. HAVE SUBMITTED PICTURES AND IGNORED. Look up ODI 10893899 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 16.3%ODI 11587428While driving the cruise control shut off, all dash lights came on - ABS brakes, traction control, etc. We stopped at the next service center and called tech support. Tech support felt it was a bad sensor which would correct itself after engine shut off for a little while. The motorhome would be safe to get to a repair center. Shutting the engine off did not correct the issue - the lights continued to come on. The repair center "found the wiring harness was loose at L/F rear of engine and was resting on the exhaust manifold flange. Verified sev… Look up ODI 11587428 at NHTSA ↗ | 112.5%ODI 11461755The slightest gust of wind turns off the traction control which disables cruise control and other important features. If this happens, you have to pull off the road, turn the vehicle off and restart to reset all of the features. Ford is well aware of this and has yet to determine a fix. Look up ODI 11461755 at NHTSA ↗ | 125.0%ODI 11555597UNKNOWN issue causes safety features Anti-Lock Brake System, Traction Control, and braking feature Hill Start assist to be inoperable. In addition, cruise control system is inoperable. Look up ODI 11555597 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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