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1995 Ford F-53Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford F-53, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Ford F-53 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control20
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 Ford F-53 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other F-53 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-53 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-53 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VERMILLION FORD, VERMILLION SD REFUSED TO CORRECT DEFECT DESCRIBED UNDER TSB 2-11-03 WHICH CONCERNS FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER, ABS, AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT OPERATION. THEY STATED THAT THEY ARE "TOO BUSY" TO PERFORM REQUIRED REPAIRS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Complaint 10349663 · Aug 16, 2010 · 30,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F530 (N/A). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT DEACTIVATED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL NOR REPAIRED IT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD…
Complaint 10213634 · Jan 3, 2008 · 54,000 miles

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