2021 Ford F-53 recalls and problems

The 2021 Ford F-53 has 2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.

How the 2021 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 20 F-53 model years — 4th most.

2recalls

13complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

8,166median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Suspension

Sep 30, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V731000 · 13,455 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.

Risk: Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become ready February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S62.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Mar 24, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V202000 · 16,128 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control2

Unknown or other1

Exterior Lighting1

Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Ford F-53 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-53 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2021 Ford F-53, the latest from Sep 30, 2022 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-53?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (5), electrical system (3), service brakes (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.