Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 Ford F53

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 30 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V731000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
13,455
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-30
Owners notified
2023-03-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension11950 mi
Power train5—
Steering2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1950 mi
Engine114,045 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Parking brake1748 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1950 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts11,500 mi
Service brakes1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Wheels114,045 mi

The 2019 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.