2020 Ford F-53

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Ford F-53 has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is suspension problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2020 ford f-53. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v202000 (suspension, power train). the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers chalmers.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SUSPENSION

7 complaints

25%

• The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers
• The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the man
• The rear anti-sway bar is missing the driver side bushing, bracket and bolts. It is available at my home for inspection. I will not drive the vehicle (Forest River FR3 motorhome) until I can replace the bushing and bracket. The vehicle is very unstable in winds or when the vehicle is passed by a la

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

21%

• The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers
• The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the man
• The following warning messages appeared at once and the cruise control was canceled causing Motorhome to slow suddenly on Turnpike. Hill assist inactive ABS inactive Traction control inactive This happened 3 times in a 2 hour drive on 11/15/2021. It has happened before but eventually goes away.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

18%

• The following warning messages appeared at once and the cruise control was canceled causing Motorhome to slow suddenly on Turnpike. Hill assist inactive ABS inactive Traction control inactive This happened 3 times in a 2 hour drive on 11/15/2021. It has happened before but eventually goes away.
• The ABS and traction control warning light on the dash is in. When this happens the Hill assist is inoperable and the cruise control does not work I think it is a safety issue for these systems not to work. I have had my vehicle at the Ford dealership 2 times and the issue has not been repai
• In ordinary driving conditions when a crosswind is present, the Electronic Stability Control warning light comes on, disabling the vehicle’s traction control, cruise control and hill start assist, and possibly affecting the vehicle’s Anti-Lock Braking system. The warning light goes off after the en

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The following warning messages appeared at once and the cruise control was canceled causing Motorhome to slow suddenly on Turnpike. Hill assist inactive ABS inactive Traction control inactive This happened 3 times in a 2 hour drive on 11/15/2021. It has happened before but eventually goes away.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

11%

• While driving the cruise control shut off, all dash lights came on - ABS brakes, traction control, etc. We stopped at the next service center and called tech support. Tech support felt it was a bad sensor which would correct itself after engine shut off for a little while. The motorhome would be saf
• The contact owns a 2021 Fleetwood Flair built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V607000 (Structure); and was informed by the dealer advised that the RV needed to be inspected to check for the affected cabinet and then to report to the manufact
• The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21E047000 (STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT); 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 repa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“While driving the cruise control shut off, all dash lights came on - ABS brakes, traction control, etc. We stopped at the next service center and called tech support. Tech support felt it was a bad sensor which would correct itself after engine shut off for a little while. The motorhome would be saf”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

• A large hole melted in the front pass through storage compartment, caused by intense heat from the exhaust right below the melted spot. There is no heat shield, and the wiring for the entire coach was also at risk, some of the ceasing melted. This has been verified by a service center. There could h
• While driving the cruise control shut off, all dash lights came on - ABS brakes, traction control, etc. We stopped at the next service center and called tech support. Tech support felt it was a bad sensor which would correct itself after engine shut off for a little while. The motorhome would be saf

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“A large hole melted in the front pass through storage compartment, caused by intense heat from the exhaust right below the melted spot. There is no heat shield, and the wiring for the entire coach was also at risk, some of the ceasing melted. This has been verified by a service center. There could h”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SUSPENSION: The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Chalmers
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The following warning messages appeared at once and the cruise control was canceled causing Motorhome to slow suddenly on Turnpike. Hill assist inactive ABS inactive Traction control inactive This happened 3 times in a 2 hour drive on 11/15/2021. It has happened before but eventually goes away.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: While driving the cruise control shut off, all dash lights came on - ABS brakes, traction control, etc. We stopped at the next service center and called tech support. Tech support felt it was a bad sensor which would correct itself after engine shut off for a little while. The motorhome would be saf
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)