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NHTSA model-year recall report

2020 Ford F-53 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Mar 24, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Ford F-53 average of 1.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Rear, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2020 Ford F-53 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V202000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Mar 24, 2021

What is recalled

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.

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Ford F-53 model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2020 Ford F-53 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-53 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2020 Ford F-53. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2020 Ford F-53?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology