2020 FORD F53
1 recalls, 30 complaints - 6 TSBs
22V731000 Sep 30, 2022
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 custom... Read more
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Oct 3, 2022
Vehicle caught on fire while we were driving.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Oct 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact st... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Oct 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact st... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 27, 2023
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
I kept having a check engine light come on with the code P0305 for a cylinder 5 missfire. It turns out the cylinder is broke and leaking.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 3, 2022
Incident date: Jul 29, 2021
coach battery wiring drain repaired at lazy days 50 miles . Adapter on power steering\power breaks leaking at 300 miles. ford could not get hose and adapter parts. auto zone got parts fixed myself. Left rear sway bar attachment bracket missing one bolt and bushing at7000 miles knippen truck rv repai... Read more
STEERING
Nov 3, 2022
Incident date: Jul 29, 2021
coach battery wiring drain repaired at lazy days 50 miles . Adapter on power steering\power breaks leaking at 300 miles. ford could not get hose and adapter parts. auto zone got parts fixed myself. Left rear sway bar attachment bracket missing one bolt and bushing at7000 miles knippen truck rv repai... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 3, 2022
Incident date: Jul 29, 2021
coach battery wiring drain repaired at lazy days 50 miles . Adapter on power steering\power breaks leaking at 300 miles. ford could not get hose and adapter parts. auto zone got parts fixed myself. Left rear sway bar attachment bracket missing one bolt and bushing at7000 miles knippen truck rv repai... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 2, 2022
Incident date: Oct 20, 2022
had to replace left rear sway bar bushing broken bolt 7000miles. replaced right rear bushing and bolts 13000 miles parts discarded. had to replace all 4 shocks 13500 miles causing bad handling stock ford shocks lost rebound repairs found at oil change at kinnpin dogde in town as it is hard to find... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 2, 2022
Incident date: Sep 30, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 3, 2022
Incident date: Feb 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 3, 2022
Incident date: Feb 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Apr 23, 2022
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
The abs light, and the traction control light stays on. When illuminated there is no hill start assist available, no abs braking, no traction control, nor cruise control.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 23, 2022
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
The abs light, and the traction control light stays on. When illuminated there is no hill start assist available, no abs braking, no traction control, nor cruise control.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 23, 2022
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
The abs light, and the traction control light stays on. When illuminated there is no hill start assist available, no abs braking, no traction control, nor cruise control.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 18, 2021
Incident date: Nov 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 18, 2021
Incident date: Nov 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 12, 2021
Incident date: Oct 12, 2021
2020 FORD F53. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO DEALERS WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE WILLING TO PERFORM THE SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2021
Incident date: May 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 14, 2021
Incident date: May 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: May 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS(F53). The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the battery warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warning light would correct itself within 10-15 miles; the warning light remai... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: May 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS(F53). The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the battery warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warning light would correct itself within 10-15 miles; the warning light remai... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: May 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS(F53). The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the battery warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warning light would correct itself within 10-15 miles; the warning light remai... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
May 26, 2021
Incident date: Apr 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact stated that upon release of the parking brake, an alarm was sounded indicating that the parking brake was not fully released. The contact initially took the vehicle to the independent mechanic where the vehicle was purchased and remained in their possess... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 16, 2021
Incident date: Apr 5, 2021
FORD STATES THERE IS A RECALL FOR INCORRECT FLUID FILL IN REAR AXLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEARINGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY. YET FORD WONT FIX IT UNTIL THEY SEND OUT LETTERS SCHEDULED FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2021. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO TILL THEN? IF ITS KNOWN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 14, 2021
Incident date: Apr 14, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V202000 (SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED LA MESA RV CENTER (9650 KELLY TRACTOR DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33905) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 14, 2021
Incident date: Apr 14, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V202000 (SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED LA MESA RV CENTER (9650 KELLY TRACTOR DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33905) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED T... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 6, 2021
Incident date: Jan 2, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN BUILT ON A 2020 FORD F53 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CAMPING WORLD OF HANOVER (2100 BALTIMORE PIKE, HANOVER, PA 17331, (888) 899-0663) WHO SUGGESTED THA... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Sep 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THE AWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N. FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304; (844) 6... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Sep 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THE AWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N. FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304; (844) 6... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Sep 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THE AWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N. FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304; (844) 6... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 FORD F53
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 116610 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES | 1 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SAN-Vol1 I1
Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv
SSM 50974
Jul 29, 2022
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the
SSM 50974
Jul 29, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the
SSM 50974
Jul 29, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the
TSB 20-2370
Nov 10, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020 F-53 Motorhome Chassis vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with a misfire or lack of power with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0300, P0316, and/or P0301-P0304 built on
TSB 20-2370
Nov 10, 2020
116610 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES
Some 2020 F-53 Motorhome Chassis vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with a misfire or lack of power with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0300, P0316, and/or P0301-P0304 built on
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F53
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ00020
Opened: Dec 6, 2000 , Closed: May 24, 2002
ENGINE STALLING
There is no summary currently available
FORD F53 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F53 across all model years (1989, 2021).
15
Total Recalls
97
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F53 - Year by Year
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