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Ford F53 1999 Safety Reports and Reviews
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FORD F53 Suspension Rear
FORD F53 1999 Suspension Rear Report #706874
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . REAR DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR FAILED. MANUFACTURER PROVIDED INTERIM REPAIR UNTIL COMPONENT MANUFACTURER (DANA) CAN PROVIDE A PERMENENT COMPNENT(S) REPLACEMENT. REAR END STILL MAKES DRIVELINE VIBRATION/NOISE AT 60 MPH UNDER LOAD. FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RENDER VEHICLE UNABLE TO MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER OR BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY LEAVING THE MOTORIST STRANDED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF53S2XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in ELLSWORTH AFB, SD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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FORD F53 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit
FORD F53 1999 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Report #706874
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . REAR DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR FAILED. MANUFACTURER PROVIDED INTERIM REPAIR UNTIL COMPONENT MANUFACTURER (DANA) CAN PROVIDE A PERMENENT COMPNENT(S) REPLACEMENT. REAR END STILL MAKES DRIVELINE VIBRATION/NOISE AT 60 MPH UNDER LOAD. FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RENDER VEHICLE UNABLE TO MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER OR BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY LEAVING THE MOTORIST STRANDED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF53S2XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in ELLSWORTH AFB, SD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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FORD F53 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS TO GET ANY BRAKING ACTION. REPORTED TO DEALER. DISCOVERED AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES. COULD RESULT IN CONDENSATION IN BRAKE LINES AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY IF OPERATING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF53S2XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in ELLSWORTH AFB, SD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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FORD F53 Wheels Rim
FORD F53 1999 Wheels Rim Report #548019
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . ACURIDE RIMS DEFECTIVE HINDERING STEERING AND CAUSING VIBRATION. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF5351XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in BEAVER DAM, KY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19981021. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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FORD F53 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System
FORD F53 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System Report #857966
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2000.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM . WHEN RAINING, WATER SEEPS INTO AIR INTAKE AND CAUSES CAR TO STALL. *AK *ML.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NOT AVAILAB. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in BAKERSFIELD, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980501. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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FORD F53 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
FORD F53 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #551869
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN DUE TO RAIN INTERING THE AIR FILTER. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53S7XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990608. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD F53 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System
FORD F53 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System Report #864649
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM . AIR FILTER SUCKS IN WATER WHEN IT RAINS, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER THERE IS NO SOLUTION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF53S1XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in GRANGER, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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FORD F53 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System
FORD F53 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #864856
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2000.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . WINNABAGO ADVENTURER ON FORD CHASSIS: DEFECTIVE AIR FILTER BECOMES TO PICK MOSITURE WHICH CAUSES THE SENSOR TO MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND STALL WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. FORD IS PUTTING OUT A TSB, BUT NOT A RECALL. FORD STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THE FIX. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF53S3XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in ALTON, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD F53 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
FORD F53 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #865630
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . WHENEVER IT RAINS WATER GETS INSIDE OF ENGINE AIR FILTER ON THE MOTORHOME CHASSIS. THIS CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN. WOULD STALL OUT WHEN STARTING. TSB #13079 ON CHASSIS. DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR PROBLEM AND GET WATER OUT OF ENGINE. *AK *ML.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCMF53S1XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in GRAINGER, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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FORD F53 Suspension Front
FORD F53 1999 Suspension Front Report #738965
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 09, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . WHEELS CANNOT BE BALANCED TO PREVENT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE. DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO FIX SAME. CHASSIS IS STILL VIBRATING AND UNUSABLE AS ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WRAPPED THE GENERATER GAS LINE AROUND THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ( THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS BY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOMES IN DECATUR, IND. ON A SECOND TRY TO FIX THE MOTORHOME)..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53SXXJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in EAST HAZEL CREST, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD F53 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit
FORD F53 1999 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Report #738965
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 09, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . WHEELS CANNOT BE BALANCED TO PREVENT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE. DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO FIX SAME. CHASSIS IS STILL VIBRATING AND UNUSABLE AS ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WRAPPED THE GENERATER GAS LINE AROUND THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ( THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS BY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOMES IN DECATUR, IND. ON A SECOND TRY TO FIX THE MOTORHOME)..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53SXXJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in EAST HAZEL CREST, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD F53 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 09, 1999.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . WHEELS CANNOT BE BALANCED TO PREVENT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE. DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO FIX SAME. CHASSIS IS STILL VIBRATING AND UNUSABLE AS ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WRAPPED THE GENERATER GAS LINE AROUND THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ( THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS BY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOMES IN DECATUR, IND. ON A SECOND TRY TO FIX THE MOTORHOME)..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53SXXJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in EAST HAZEL CREST, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD F53 Suspension Front Shock Absorber
FORD F53 1999 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Report #8013945
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2002.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER . WHILE DRIVING TRUCK SHAKES.*AK.Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in BASSETT, VA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD F53 Other
FORD F53 1999 Other Report #10050809
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2003.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with OTHER . WHATS THE USE OF HAVING TSB'S WITH NO INFORMATION? JUST WANT TO MAKE A DIME MORE? THIS SITE IS USELESS. WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR WHEN THEY SEARCH TSB'S? ANSWERS! YOU HAVE NONE! QUIT WASTING PEOPLES TIME AND MONEY.*AK.Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in CARSON, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: WHO CARES .
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FORD F53 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2004.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . DT: CALLER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON V8 ENGINES, NOT ON V10. CALLER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STUDS. CALLER SAID STUDS BROKE AND EXHAUST WAS LEAKING INTO THE CAB OF VEHICLE. CALLER THOUGHT THE STUDS RUSTED. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP HIM UNLESS CONSUMER PAID FOR IT. MANUFACTURER SAID CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE V10 ENGINES. *AK.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53S8XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in VANDALIA, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20040420. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 10 CYLINDERS. Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RODNEY SHERMAN .
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FORD F53 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
FORD F53 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #10144755
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2005.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . FORD 1999 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS -LOSS OF POWER IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. WATER FOUND IN AIR INTAKE - LOWER BOWL. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30140 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCLF53S4XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in MERRITT ISLAND, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 10 CYLINDERS. Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD F53 Suspension Front Hub
FORD F53 1999 Suspension Front Hub Report #10197248
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2001.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB . I CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS ON MY FORD F53 CHASSIS MOTORHOME. FORD WILL NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WHAT SO EVER EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE A TSB OUT ON THE PROBLEM! MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE CENTER HOLE IN THE WHEEL WHICH IS USED TO CENTER THE WHEEL ON THE HUB IS TOO LARGE AND THE WHEEL CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CENTERED ON HUB. FORD SHOULD REPLACE THE WHEELS. HTTP://WWW.FORD-TRUCKS.COM/TSB/FULLTEXT/SHOW_ARTICLE.PHP?TSB=00-21-9 I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS,THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY SUGGESTED I HAVE A "HAWEKA ADAPTOR KIT" INSTALLED ON MY WHEELS. IN CALLING TOMMY AT HAWEKA HE SAID THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM FORD HAD FROM 1999-2002 ON THEIR WHEEL HUBS AND NOT THE WHEEL ITSELF. HE SAID THAT THE WHEEL IS "IMPOSSIBLE" TO CENTER ON THE HUB WITHOUT THIS KIT AND THEN IT HAD TO BE BALANCED USING A DSP HUNTING 9000 WITH "SILVER STAR,4 FINGER CENTERING STICKS AND A BACKING DISC". MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT FORD WILL NO LONGER WILL SUPPORT THIS REPAIR METHOD AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53S4XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in MAGNOLIA, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 10 CYLINDERS. Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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FORD F53 Vehicle Speed Control
FORD F53 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10219208
FORD F53 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2007.FORD F53 1999, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,200. UPDATED 3/11/08 UPDATED 03/11/08 *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FCNF53S2XJ. Ford F53 1999 problem was reported in BURLINGTON, IA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991009. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 10 CYLINDERS. Ford F53 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford F53 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Ford F53 1999 systems
Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline 3 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System 1 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 2 Review(s)
Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System 2 Review(s)
Other 1 Review(s)
Power Train Driveline Differential Unit 2 Review(s)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 1 Review(s)
Suspension Front 1 Review(s)
Suspension Front Hub 1 Review(s)
Suspension Front Shock Absorber 1 Review(s)
Suspension Rear 1 Review(s)
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)
Wheels Rim 1 Review(s)
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