2021 Ford F-59 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2022-12-14 · campaign 22V925000 · 11,074 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
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 (13)
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 2025-11-10 · SSM 54363 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 expedition/navigator/f-150/f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis/f-650/f-750/transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.5l (non hybrid)/6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. workshop manual
Power Train 2025-10-29 · SSM 54338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l/5.2l engine, 2021-2025 f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series/f-650/f-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup tha
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-31 · Engine“pistons rings were worn causing excessive blow by into crankcase. catalytic converters were damaged and clogged. all of which required an engine replacement.…”
2025-04-01 · Unknown Or Other“the chassis is bent on the rear end on both sides of the motorhome …”
2024-04-12 · Engine“see attached document for complaint, …”
2023-05-30 · Suspension · 10,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 ford f-59. the contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the upper bolt had detached from the chassis and bent the bracket. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the bracket and missing bolts were replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact then received notif…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.