The 2020 Ford F-59 has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Steering › Critical fasteners
NHTSA recall 22V145000 · Mar 11, 2022 · 72 vehicles
Problem: 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
NHTSA recall 21V202000 · Mar 24, 2021 · 16,128 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Components: Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Suspension › Rear
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Suspension
5
0
0
0
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Power train Axle assembly
3
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Sep 30, 2022Suspension The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-59. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Sep 30, 2022Suspension The contact owns a 2020 Ford F59. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Oct 27, 2022Suspension The contact owned a 2021 Thor Hurricane built on a 2020 Ford F-59 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because she no longer own the RV. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
Sep 30, 2022Suspension The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-59 Motor Home Chassis. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the parts to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs as the recall notice was received several months ago. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained for the past two months. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part available. The contact stated that the rear wheel bearing issue was repaired. The…
Sep 19, 2022Suspension The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Precept built on a 2020 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated that upon purchasing the RV, the RV remained at the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The RV dealer then towed the RV to a Ford dealer where the recall repair was being completed. The contact followed up with the RV dealer and was informed that the Ford dealer had damaged a brake part in the process of completing the recall repair and was awaiting the arrival of the replacement part. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.