NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Ford F-53
The 2020 Ford F-53 has 1 NHTSA recall and 16 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2020 Ford F-53. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #21V202000Reported March 24, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and bearing seizure, and rear axle or driveshaft failure.
Safety consequence
Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into "PARK," increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear wheel bearings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.