2019 Ford F53

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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  BODY/STRUCTURE: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60 TO 65 MPH THE DASH CAME LOOSE THE RADIO SYSTEM TRIM BEZEL HIT DRIVER IN THE HEAD AND THE RADIO UNIT FELL INTO DASH AND STEERING MECHANISM AREA. THE MANUFACTURER HAS CONFIRMED THE DASH HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND STEERING OF THE VEHICLE

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  OTHER: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60 TO 65 MPH THE DASH CAME LOOSE THE RADIO SYSTEM TRIM BEZEL HIT DRIVER IN THE HEAD AND THE RADIO UNIT FELL INTO DASH AND STEERING MECHANISM AREA. THE MANUFACTURER HAS CONFIRMED THE DASH HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND STEERING OF THE VEHICLE

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  VISIBILITY: The contact owns a 2020 Thor Hurricane constructed on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V339000 (Visibility). The contact stated that he noticed a pool of water on the side of the bottom passenger’s side window due to a leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  SUSPENSION: The contact owns a 2019 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started shaking significantly, from side to side. As a result of the failure, the contact depressed the brake pedal to diminish the wobbling of the vehicle. Th

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)