NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Ford F-53

The 2021 Ford F-53 has 1 NHTSA recall and 8 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2021 Ford F-53. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA #21V202000

Reported 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.

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