CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Ford F-53 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (4 reports).
2021 Ford F-53 recalls
Rear stabilizer brackets can break and separate
The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets on certain 2020-2021 Ford F-53 stripped chassis vehicles may break and separate from the vehicle.
Rear Axle Lubricant Shortage Can Cause Loss of Power and Crash Risk
Some 2020-2021 Ford F-53 motorhome stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles may have an inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant.
Most common 2021 Ford F-53 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 |
| Equipment | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the chassis was lowered down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact looked underneath the trailer and noticed that the chassis had lowered down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer declined to diagnose the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,166.
22S62 - Loose Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle during usage. NOTE: This is a safety risk that I do not want to take. Ford Pro has not been able to locate a Ford Repair in the local area(within 100 miles) that can do this repair. NOTE2: The offical notice was issued in Jult 2024 from Ford, P,O, Box 1904, Dearborn, MI 48212-1904.
Front bump stops for suspension fell of in first 5k miles. I had them replaced and less than 1k miles later one of them is falling off again. This is a common issue with ford F53 RV owners, regardless of final RV maker (mine is Tiffin, but Thor and Fleetwood owners all are having this issue). According to the service ticket this was a revised part. This is a real safety issue as the front springs are now steel on steel in a bump scenario and could cause an driver to loose control..
I have a 2021 Ford F-53 Mobile home. The "AdvanceTrac" and Traction Control Warning Lights intermittently come on during normal driving conditions. This has occurred on multiple trips. Online Blogs show this problem is occurring on other people's automobiles. Ford does not have a RV Service center available to even diagnose this problem until late July. It is currently May. My only option is to let the new RV sit or drive it under these conditions which could be dangerous.
When trying to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle will occasionally lunge a couple feet, then stop moving. This makes the vehicle extremely hazardous when trying to pull into traffic or make a left hand turn with oncoming traffic. It is a transmission issue, as the engine runs fine. I have a picture of the Driver Information Center when this failure occurs that indicates a major transmission problem. The vehicle is still under warranty but no Ford dealer will look at it in the year and a half I have been trying to get it fixed. I have a Ford Pro customer service person assigned to the case but he can't tell what dealer to take it to for repairs. When this condition happens, the vehicle
2021 Ford F-53 questions
Does the 2021 Ford F-53 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford F-53: Rear stabilizer brackets can break and separate; Rear Axle Lubricant Shortage Can Cause Loss of Power and Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-53?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Equipment (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Ford F-53 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.