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NHTSA model-year recall report

2001 Ford F53 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Aug 3, 2007

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the Ford F53 average of 1.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Vehicle Speed Control, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2001 Ford F53 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 07V336000

Vehicle Speed Control

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Reported Aug 3, 2007

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Ford F53 model years

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Other 2001 Ford recall reports

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2001 Ford F53 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F53 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2001 Ford F53. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2001 Ford F53?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology