Does the 2021 Ford F53 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Ford F53, the most recent reported on September 30, 2022 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F53?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2021 Ford F53 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Ford F53 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford F53.

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.

2021 Ford F53 recalls

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 22V731000 · reported September 30, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 13,455 vehicles potentially affected

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

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
Electrical system3
Equipment2
Power train2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Vehicle speed control2
Exterior lighting1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Mar 25, 2025 · Equipment · 8,166 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the chassis was lowered down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact looked underneath the trailer and noticed that the chassis had lowered down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the…

Sep 4, 2024 · Suspension
22S62 - Loose Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle during usage. NOTE: This is a safety risk that I do not want to take. Ford Pro has not been able to locate a Ford Repair in the local area(within 100 miles) that can do this repair…

May 2, 2024 · Suspension
Front bump stops for suspension fell of in first 5k miles. I had them replaced and less than 1k miles later one of them is falling off again. This is a common issue with ford F53 RV owners, regardless of final RV maker (mine is Tiffin, but Thor and Fleetwood owners all are having this issue). According to the service…

Dec 18, 2023 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 2,981 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the electronic braking system independently engaged, causing all the rear tires to shake without warning. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the highway with white-colored smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact called…

Aug 28, 2023 · Suspension
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that an appointment to repair the vehicle was not yet available. The…

F53 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2018	1	11	1
2019	0	6	0
2020	2	33	1
2021	2	13	0
2022	2	4	0
2023	1	4	0
2024	1	4	0

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Questions

Does the 2021 Ford F53 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Ford F53, the most recent reported on September 30, 2022 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F53?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2021 Ford F53 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 13 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 25, 2025.