2003 F53 runs smoother above 70 MPH
Well I guess I'm going to get blasted on here for this post but here goes anyway: My 2003 F53 smooths out and runs real nice above 70 MPH. At 65 there's some shake. At 78 it rides like a luxury coach....
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This info from an older document-- have not done any recent research into it. Form the dates, does not appear that this particular issue applies to the OP's coach:
Ford, wheel to hub clearance—99-2001
FORD: Ford TSB 00-21-9 wrote:
1999-2001 F-53 MOTORHOME
Some 1999-2001 F-53 Motorhome Chassis vehicles may exhibit tire and wheel-induced vibration concerns under the following conditions:
* Occurs on smooth roads at highway speeds 72-120 km/h (45-75 mph) and is normally sensitive in a specific smaller speed range.
* Felt in the steering wheel or seat/floor.
* Falls in a frequency range of 10-24 Hz when measured on an Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA).
ACTION: Balance all wheel/tire assemblies using the Haweka Flange Plate Adapter Kit (Haweka Part No. 280-400-048) and reinstall wheel/tire assemblies on vehicle using centering pilots provided in the Haweka Kit. Contact Haweka directly for tool ordering information (phone 1-800-242-6687 or 1-704-896-7535).
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Ford, wheel to hub clearance—99-2001
FORD: Ford TSB 00-21-9 wrote:
1999-2001 F-53 MOTORHOME
Some 1999-2001 F-53 Motorhome Chassis vehicles may exhibit tire and wheel-induced vibration concerns under the following conditions:
* Occurs on smooth roads at highway speeds 72-120 km/h (45-75 mph) and is normally sensitive in a specific smaller speed range.
* Felt in the steering wheel or seat/floor.
* Falls in a frequency range of 10-24 Hz when measured on an Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA).
ACTION: Balance all wheel/tire assemblies using the Haweka Flange Plate Adapter Kit (Haweka Part No. 280-400-048) and reinstall wheel/tire assemblies on vehicle using centering pilots provided in the Haweka Kit. Contact Haweka directly for tool ordering information (phone 1-800-242-6687 or 1-704-896-7535).
SERVICE PROCEDURE
To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
