2020 Ford F53 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (9) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2022-09-30 · campaign 22V731000 · 13,455 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (36)
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
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Power Train 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2572 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2322 to update the service procedure, labor operations and parts list. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire
Power Train 2025-08-20 · TSB 25-2382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0420 and/or p0430 stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). this may be due to the software in the pcm.
Power Train 2025-07-18 · TSB 25-2322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2200 to update the parts list to add the new camshaft and tappet service kit and add f-650/f-750. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. customers may also report experiencing rough engine
Power Train 2025-05-19 · TSB 25-2200 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire, or a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0301-p0308 in the powertra
Showing the 6 most recent of 36 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-08-09 · Unknown Or Other“loud thumping while turning was the symptom. the front chassis frame crossmember rivets were loose (other marked above = chassis). the same area that the front leaf springs and steering were connected to the frame. this also cause the sector shaft in the steering box to get loose and have excessive play (over 1/4 inch). if this were to fail comp…”
2023-03-27 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2020 ford f-53. the contact received recall 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 …”
2022-11-03 · Suspension“ 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 repair replaced bolts, cap, bushing . right rear sway…”
2022-11-02 · Suspension“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 a ford dealer that will work on rv's or even oil …”
2022-11-02 · Suspension · 10,000 mi“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 that the rear stabilizer bar had detached. the con…”
2022-05-03 · Suspension“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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contac…”
2022-04-23 · Vehicle Speed Control“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. …”
2021-11-18 · Suspension“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 recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the iss…”
2021-10-12 · Power Train:axle Assembly“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.…”
2021-07-14 · Suspension“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 repair. the local dealer and the manufacturer wer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.