- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- The fix
- 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 be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Ford F53 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F53 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical F53 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Ford F53 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) Trucks equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
- The risk
- If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
- The fix
- 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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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Ford F53 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1999 Ford Contour | 444 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 300 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | 159 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Ford E-450 | 73 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Aerostar | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Club Wagon | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Cvpi | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Bronco | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1999 Ford F53
Does the 1999 Ford F53 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Ford F53: vehicle speed control (August 2007); vehicle speed control (March 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Ford F53 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Ford F53 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford F53 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1999 Ford F53 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data