Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-53. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets May Break
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (13)
13 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 38.5% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 23.1% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 23.1% |
| Equipment | 2 | 15.4% |
| Power train | 2 | 15.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 15.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Steering | 1 | 7.7% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 7.7% |
How 2021 compares with other F-53 years
Best and worst F-53 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2021 Ford F-53 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-53 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 22V731000 (suspension), 21V202000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Ford F-53 problems?
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (5), Electrical system (3), Service brakes (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2021 F-53 compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Ford F-53 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2020 the most (32). The 2021 drew 13. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.