2020 Ford F-59 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (5)
Safety recalls (2)
Steering:critical Fasteners 2022-03-11 · campaign 22V145000 · 72 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
Risk: Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2021-03-24 · campaign 21V202000 · 16,128 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-19 · TSB 26-2256 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2572 to update the parts list to correct the part number lc3z-6006-l to lc3z-6781-a, remove the flex plate bolts al3z-6379-ba from the parts list as these bolts are in kit lc3z-6781-a, update the claim quantity of the part number w709771-s440 to 9 pieces (f-650/f750-en
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2024-04-01 · 22N15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction program 22n15 certain 2020-2023 model year bronco sport, escape, corsair, e-series, f-650/f-750, f-53 motorhome chassis, f-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with smart data link connector (sdlc) gateway module reprogramming for inspection and maintenance (i/m)
Unknown Or Other 2024-01-19 · 22N15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2020-2023 model year bronco sport, escape, corsair, e-series, f-650/f-750, f-53 motorhome chassis, f-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with smart data link connector (sdlc) gateway module reprogramming for inspection and maintenance (i/m) testing addinf owner letters. firs
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-12-12 · 22N15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2020-2023 model year bronco sport, escape, corsair, e-series, f-650/f-750, f-53 motorhome chassis, f-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with smart data link connector (sdlc) gateway module reprogramming for inspection and maintenance (i/m) testing
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-06-08 · SAN-Vol1 I1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 service tips and other service information.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock 2023-03-15 · SSM 51447 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2021 f53/f59 stripped chassis vehicles may experience an illuminated anti-lock brake system (abs) warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0037 and/or c003a. if normal diagnostics lead to replacement of the tone ring, be advised that the tone ring has been superseded with impr
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-22 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2020 ford f-59. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v731000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. there was no further informat…”
2023-02-16 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2020 ford f59. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v731000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware…”
2022-10-27 · Suspension“the contact owned a 2021 thor hurricane built on a 2020 ford f-59 chassis. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number nhtsa campaign number: 22v731000 (suspension) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because she no longer own the rv. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.…”
2022-10-11 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2020 ford f-59 motor home chassis. the contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign number: 21v202000 (suspension, power train) however, the parts to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs as the recall notice was received severa…”
2022-09-19 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2021 jayco precept built on a 2020 ford f-59 chassis. the contact stated that upon purchasing the rv, the rv remained at the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 21v202000 (suspension, power train). the rv dealer then towed the rv to a ford dealer where the recall repair was being completed. the contact followed up …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.