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Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
1998 Ford F-53Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Ford F-53, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Ford F-53 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 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.
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
1998 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
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-53 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASE A MOTOR HOME. THIS MOTOR HOME, WHEN FULLY EQUIOPED AND LOADED WITH TYPICAL CARGO, WILL EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOADED CONDITION ON THE REAR AXLE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE COMPONENTS TO FAIL PREMATURELY.
Own a 1998 F-53?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.