Does the 2020 Ford F-59 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Ford F-59, the most recent reported on March 11, 2022 (Steering: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-59?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (5 complaints), followed by power train (2).

How many 2020 Ford F-59 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Ford F-59 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford F-59.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Ford F-59 recalls

Steering: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 22V145000 · reported March 11, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 72 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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 · Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 21V202000 · reported March 24, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · 16,128 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension5
Power train2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 22, 2023 · Suspension
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…

Feb 16, 2023 · Suspension
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…

Oct 27, 2022 · Suspension
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…

Oct 11, 2022 · Suspension
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…

Sep 19, 2022 · Suspension
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…

F-59 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	1	0
2020	2	5
2021	3	4
2022	4	3
2023	1	0

All Ford F-59 years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Ford F-59 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Ford F-59, the most recent reported on March 11, 2022 (Steering: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-59?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (5 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2020 Ford F-59 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 22, 2023.